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No, caster sugar is fine-ground granulated sugar. Confectioner's sugar is a mix of ultra-fine sugar and a starch; it is sometimes called icing sugar.
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LaoNo, caster sugar is fine-ground granulated sugar. Confectioner's sugar is a mix of ultra-fine sugar and a starch; it is sometimes called icing sugar.
No, powdered sugar is also called icing sugar or confectioner's sugar. Caster sugar is also called granulated sugar.
In the US caster sugar is called granulated sugar. This is the same sugar you get in the sugar bowl to put on your cereal.
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What is caster sugar is it the same as regular sugar?
Caster sugar is called "superfine" sugar in the United States. Do not confuse with confectioner's (powdered) sugar to which cornstarch has been added.
What is a fine powder used for making cakes called?
Caster sugarflouricing sugar / confectioners' sugar / powdered sugar
Is it okay to use caster sugar instead of powdered sugar to make macaroons?
My recipe uses 6 oz icing sugar (powdered) and 3 oz of caster sugar and it works every time but I think the icing sugar (powdered) is important. Just checked 2 other recipes on www and they both use both types of sugar so I guess you should go and get some.
What is caster sugar in America and how does it differ from other types of sugar commonly used in baking?
In America, caster sugar is known as superfine sugar. It is finer than granulated sugar but not as fine as powdered sugar. Caster sugar dissolves more easily in liquids and is often used in baking to create a smoother texture in cakes and meringues. It differs from other sugars like granulated sugar and powdered sugar in its texture and how it interacts with other ingredients in recipes.
Is powdered sugar the same as regular sugar?
Powdered sugar is not the same as regular sugar. Regular sugar is granulated, while powdered sugar is finely ground and mixed with a small amount of cornstarch.
Can you use raw sugar in a cookie instead of caster sugar?
Caster sugar is similar to powdered or confectioner's sugar in the U.S. which may be substituted without problem. Raw sugar would need to be processed in a spice or coffee grinder or in a food processor until very fine and powdery before being substituted for caster sugar.
Can you use raw caster sugar in a cake instead of caster sugar?
I have tried it and dosent make much of a diffrence!
What are the similarities and differences between A1 sugar caster sugar and icing sugar?
No, its not, icing sugar is a fine powder whereas caster sugar is grainy crystals. Chemically they are probably the same, but the grain size is different. Caster sugar and granulated sugar are the same though I think.
Can you substitute powdered sugar for confectioners sugar?
Confectioners sugar and powdered sugar are the same, so yes, you are using the same thing regardless of what the recipe calls for.
Confections sugar is the same as powdered sugar?
YES
Is powder sugar the same as confection sugar?
Yes
Is extra fine sugar the same as caster sugar?
Yes It has been procesed in the same way!
