You may know this confectionery staple by another name.
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Sugar goes by many different namesand they’re all just as sweet.
Icing sugar, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and superfine sugar, just to name a few.
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Get the scoop on all things icing sugar, and other names you may use for this sweet ingredient.
What Is Icing Sugar?
Icing sugar is very, very finely ground sugar that resembles talcum powder.
How Do You Use Icing Sugar?
In general, icing sugar is used in recipes as a finisher.
You’d use it to make frostings, icings, and glazes, such asroyal icingor buttercream frosting.
Can Icing Sugar Replace Granulated Sugar?
The short answer: No.
And the opposite is true as well.
Does Icing Sugar Go Bad?
But if it looks and smells fine, you should be good to go.
