Caster sugar

As spring is beginning to slowly roll into summer, I’ve noticed that I have been coming across recipes lately that call for caster sugar, AKA: superfine sugar. Caster sugar is basically white granulated sugar that has been ground to a very fine grain. Because of its small grains, superfine sugar dissolves faster than other types of sugar, so it is frequently used in dessert, cocktail, candy, and pastry recipes where large grains of sugar are undesirable. Caster sugar is perfect for sweet…

Caster sugar, also known as castor sugar, is a superfine sugar often used in British baking. Somewhat hard to find in the U.S., learn how to substitute it or make it in baking, cocktail making, and more.

What is caster sugar? Can you make your own caster sugar? Is it the same as icing sugar? Today I'm answering all your sugar baking questions.

Three cups of sugar – how to make caster sugar & icing sugar

Discover the definition, uses, and substitution options for caster sugar in this guide. Learn how caster sugar is different from other sugars, plus how to make it.

When the Food and Drug Administration announced a new template for nutrition labels, sugar manufacturers around the world rejoiced. Just kidding. Because the new template includes a long-overdue line for “added sugars,” the sugar industry is feeling a little, well, bitter. The FDA’s update is part of an ongoing effort to help Americans eat less sugar, which can be difficult to do considering how many aliases it hides under in ingredient lists.

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Ever find yourself in a pinch and wondering what to use as an alternative to golden caster sugar? Look no further! We've scoured the kitchen to provide you with the perfect substitutes for all your culinary endeavors. From natural sweeteners to pantry staples, we've got you covered. Let's get started!

Simply transform granulated sugar into caster sugar in the Thermomix.

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Can you use icing sugar instead of caster sugar, or will this ruin your recipe? Find out here, and understand the differences.

Caster sugar is a common ingredient in British baking recipes, so if you’re an experienced baker (or just a superfan of The Great British Bake Off), you probably already know what it is.

This time of year, we often come across recipes that call for sugars we don’t normally use or remember to keep stocked, like superfine or confectioner sugars. What to do if you find yourself short? The good folks from Cook’s Illustrated have a few ideas…Here are the suggestions from Cook’s Illustrated for sugar substitutes using regular granulated sugar:For Superfine Sugar – Run one cup plus 2 teaspoons of white sugar in the food processor for 30 seconds.

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Superfine sugar is granulated sugar that has been ground into finer crystals than regular granulated white sugar. Also known as caster sugar, it is popular with bakers because the smaller crystals cream very easily into butter and dissolve more readily into meringues and batters. This leads to products that have ...

Directions for making Superfine or Caster Sugar at home with a food processor or blender. You can easily make superfine sugar in a blender in 1 minute.

We are here to answer all of your caster sugar-related questions. Read on as we take a deep dive into all there is to know about this super-fine sugar.

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Caster sugar refers to sugar that falls between powdered and granulated sugar in coarseness. Learn more about it and regional differences right here.