Sugar substitution

[Suwannee Terry]

Just wondering, has anyone ever used powdered sugar in place of regular sugar in a recipe? Can it be done?

[janabanana]

Re: Sugar substitution

I wouldn't. Not the same consistancy.. JMO..

[floridagirly68]

Re: Sugar substitution

No. Powdered sugar contains a small percentage of corn starch to prevent it from caking and getting lumpy in the package, and that corn starch can throw off the flour/starch ratio in your recipe and make it too dry.

[Traumanurse]

Re: Sugar substitution

Powdered sugar is better in whipped cream that regular sugar. It makes it thicker and will keep in the refrig for several days.

[Suwannee Terry]

Re: Sugar substitution

Thanks for the answers. So far have not been in a bind for sugar, but you never know . The hint for using XXXX sugar in whipped cream is a good one. Will be trying that one. There is nothing like hand made whipped cream......................drooling here.