Types of Sugars Used For Baking
Here are the Types of Sugars Used for Baking. Have you ever read a recipe and had NO idea which type of sugar it was referring too? There are several types of sugars used for baking. In case you didn’t know I wanted to share this information with you. It may help you out the next time you are baking.
Types of Sugar for Baking:
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- Powdered Sugar – also called confectioners’ sugar. Sugar that is crushed and screened until it is like a powder.
- Dark and Light Brown Sugar – is granulated sugar with molasses added.
- Sparkling Sugar or Sanding Sugar – Coarse white crystals that are prized for adding sparkles to baked goods. Also added to glasses of fruity drinks. Adds crunch to baked goods and sweetness to drinks.
- Turbinado Sugar – amber colored sugar with a mild cane. This kind of sugar is sprinkled on scones and pastries.
- Granulated Sugar – is beet or cane sugar which has been processed, allowed to crystallize, and then dried so that the crystals do not clump together. Most often referred to as table sugar.
I hope this information helps you when you are baking. It is important for you to use the correct types of sugar as it can effect your recipe.
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