Sugar’s world can be a little befuddling..
…because there are so many distinct sorts of the sweet stuff…
…and nomenclature can vary from nation to country.
This kind of sugar is widely used in baking in the United Kingdom…
…while it is less commonly used in American recipes.
Here is why..
In the United States, granulated sugar always refers to white sugar…
..It has a grainy texture and is the most common sugar in the United States.
Powdered sugar, often known as confectioner’s sugar..
..is simply granulated sugar pounded into a fine powder..
..and mixed with cornstarch to prevent clumping.
Caster sugar is a hybrid of the two..
Smaller crystals give it a super-fine but not powdery texture.
Now let me explain
What is Caster Sugar
Caster sugar is sugar that has been granulated to a very fine consistency…
it’s also known as superfine sugar..
..is made consisting of granules that are finer than table sugar..
but not as fine as confectioners sugar…
Caster sugar is the ideal form of sugar for producing various pastries..
…baked products, and cocktails because of it texture.
Caster sugar dissolves more easily in delicate airy recipes…
…like sponge cake, mousse, meringue, and soufflé than granulated sugar…
Because this kind of sugar dissolves quickly..
…It is often used to sweeten fresh fruit…
Instead of simple syrup, many bartenders use it in shaken or stirred drinks…
First, let’s hear Sophia’s story
I just moved from UK to US…
..and I got shocked that it’s really hard to find caster sugar here…
I love to bake and my hometown…
I usually use it because it’s dissolved quickly…
I tried using other sugar, such as powdered sugar…
..but it feels different.
I think this is the time to actually learn to make my own..
..But where should I start?
The best caster sugar substitute is to make caster sugar yourself.“
Christine Potts, Writer at webstaurantstore.com
It’s time to begin…
How to Make Caster Sugar
Make your own substitute at home if you don’t have any on hand..
…and are cooking a delicate recipe like sponge cake, mousse, or meringue.
All you’ll need is granulated sugar, a food processor, a blender, or a coffee grinder…
In a food processor, blender, coffee grinder, or spice grinder…
…combine the granulated sugar…
You’ll need enough sugar to cover the blades…
…if you’re using a large food processor…
Small amounts of it can be made with a well-clean spice or coffee grinder…
Pulse until the mixture is ultra-fine, but not powdery…
You want a crystal size that’s halfway..
..between granulated and powdered sugar.
Allow for a few minutes for the sugar to settle…
…If you don’t, you’ll get a dust cloud when you open the top…
In a recipe, use your own caster sugar instead of store-bought…
If you have any leftovers, put them in a labeled container..
..until you’re ready to bake again.
To a clean coffee or spice grinder, food processor, or blender...
…add 1 cup plus two teaspoons of granulated sugar…
..for every 1 cup of it called for in the recipe…
Grind the granulated sugar for a few seconds…
..until it becomes finer in texture..
…but not fine enough to produce a powder that clumps together.
Before adding your handmade caster sugar to your recipe…
…sift it through a fine sieve for increased precision.
Caster sugar is wonderful for generating smooth..
…and uniform sweetened baked goods..
…as well as imparting sweetness to liquids quickly and easily.
If you don’t have any of it and the recipe calls for it…
…don’t use powdered sugar.
Instead, use a blender, food processor, or spice grinder..
..to make your own caster sugar.
More tips
The jagged crystals in granulated sugar..
…can scratch the plastic bowl of your food processor.
If you’re concerned about the effect…
…you can use a spice or coffee grinder instead.
How To Make Caster Sugar from Granulated Sugar
Granulated sugar with a food processor or a Thermomix…
…can be used to make caster sugar.
The sugar is finer in texture than granulated sugar…
…but not as fine as powdered sugar or icing sugar.
Although the sugar granules in homemade caster sugar…
…are not as uniform in size as those in store-bought caster sugar…
…they are fine for baking.
Ingredients..
1 cup organic granulated sugar
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Instructions…
In the bowl of a food processor set with the “S” blade…
…place the granulated sugar. Place a kitchen towel over the processor…
…and secure the lid. Process for 2-3 minutes on high. Allow a few minutes…
…for the sugar dust in the bowl to settle before removing the lid.
A little less than a cup will be yielded…
Now let’s see this
White (Regular) Caster Sugar
When the term ‘caster sugar’ is used…
…it means white or regular caster sugar.
Among the different types of it on the market…
…this is by far the most popular.
Golden one can be found in much smaller quantities.
Golden Caster Sugar
Unrefined sugar cane or beets are used to make golden one…
It keeps some of the molasses during the procedure, like brown sugar…
The sugar has a light brown color and a faint buttery…
…caramel flavor as a result of this…
In the United Kingdom golden caster sugar is more commonly available…
..than in the United States or Australia..
You can use standard one in recipes that call for golden caster sugar…
The golden color can help turn baked goods a lovely shade of brown…
More things to know…
Golden Caster Sugar Substitutes
You have a few of simple options for replacing golden caster sugar…
Brown sugar, which has more moisture…
…and can affect the texture, is not recommended.
Using regular caster sugar, whether store-bought or homemad…
…is the simplest replacement…
The sugar will react in the same way in the recipe…
…resulting in the same texture and a minor difference in flavor…
While Demerara and Turbinado sugars have a similar color to golden caster…
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and also similiar flavor to golden one…
…but they have larger crystals…
Run demerara or turbinado sugar through a food processor..
or blender to make a substitute when baking…
Next question is..
Can We Substitute Granulated Sugar for Caster Sugar?
It depends on the recipe if you can use granulated sugar instead of caster sugar….
Yes, if you’re creating a regular cake or cookies. ..
The texture of granulated sugar may be affected by the larger crystals…
…making it slightly gritty…
Simply whisk or shake the cocktail for a longer period of time…
…to allow the sugar to dissolve.
A gritty texture will be more noticeable when producing delicate…
…fluffy products like mousses, meringues, and sponge cakes.
Use it in these light recipes for the finest results…
Uses For Caster Sugar
As it dissolves quickly…
…castor sugar is commonly used in bakery products, desserts, and beverages.
Frequently, it is used to make:
Whipping cream with a ssweetener…
Desserts with meringue such as lemon meringue pie…
Cakes made of sponge…
Butter and caster sugar dissolve easily together in cookies…
cakes, souffles, shortbred and chocolate mousse…
…beverages – including cocktails and mocktails..
…sauces – such as caramel or butterscotch sauce…
Nutrition Information
Let’s take a look at caster sugar’s nutritional profile…
it’s nutrition is similar to granulated sugar…
…in it has a low calorie count, no fat, and no cholesterol.
It has 16 calories per teaspoon…
…4.2 grams of carbohydrates, no protein, and no fiber.
It like all sweets, should be used in moderation….
Caster Sugar Substitutes
Depending on the recipe…
…you may be able to use a substitute.
Here are a few examples…
When it comes to cakes and cookies…
most recipes that call for white caster sugar…
…will work just well using white granulated sugar…
There is a strategy you may apply…
..to better simulate the melting qualities of it…
Use cooler butter for cakes and cookies that call for room temperature butter…
…then cream the butter and sugar together for longer
…to allow the sugar to better incorporate.
Regular granulated sugar will work just as well for berries…
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…however, it will take longer to dissolve..
Allow the berries to sit for a few minutes longer…
..tossing once in a while.
Alternatively, powdered sugar can be used…
For Cocktails, Granulated sugar can be used in shaken cocktails…
….you’ll just have to put in a little more effort and shake the beverage longer.
Simple syrup is an excellent option because it dissolves quickly…
However, you’ll need slightly more syrup than plain sugar…
…and it will somewhat dilute your drink.
For meringues or cakes that call for beating egg whites with sugar…
..use granulated sugar and combine at a lower speed..
…allow the sugar to melt more slowly.
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To Sum It Up
Caster sugar, also known as superfine sugar that is commonly found in UK..
You can make your own ..
and you can add it to various receipts from cake to beverages!
Conclusions
After seeing all the processes involved in caster sugar production.
Are you interested in making caster sugar yourself?
Failing no longer needs to be a concern when you make caster sugar…
Please share your moments about caster sugar…
and your point of view about caster sugar with us..
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