Powdered sugar is one of the most necessary ingredients in cooking. The powder is made from sugar, which, in turn, is extracted from cane or beets.

It often happens that, having bought all the ingredients for baking sweets, we forget about decorating the confectionery. And we remember that we need powdered sugar already in the midst of the process. Well, should we really drop everything and run to the store now?! No! Powdered sugar can be made without being distracted from household chores. In addition, by making the powder yourself, you will save not only time, but also money.

How to crush sugar in a mortar

This is the simplest device for grinding sugar easily and quickly.

Pour sugar into a metal or ceramic mortar. It is better to crush the sugar gradually, adding no more than two tablespoons granulated sugar. If you fill the entire mortar with sugar, you will not be able to grind all the grains.
Crush the sugar so that all large pieces are crushed as much as possible. This is usually visible by their whitish state. After all, sugar dust has such small particles that do not refract light. As a result, they lose their transparency and become white.
After this the received powdered sugar need to sift through a fine strainer. This way you will get a pure product without grains.

How to make powdered sugar without a mortar

We inherited most of the mortars from our grandmothers. Modern food processors have replaced this ancient device for us. Therefore, it is not surprising that there is no mortar in your kitchen. But it doesn't matter. Powdered sugar can be prepared using available materials.

To prepare sugar powder we need thick paper. It is best if it is thick, non-porous cardboard. Plain paper It will simply tear due to the sharp edges of the sugar crystals.
Fold the paper in half and sprinkle a tablespoon of granulated sugar on the inner fold. Go over the paper with a rolling pin. You will hear small particles of granulated sugar breaking.
If you don’t have a rolling pin at hand, you can use a bottle, jar or pan of water instead.
As a final step, again, sift the powder. The sifted large pieces can be pounded again.

Is it possible to make powdered sugar in a blender?

Many housewives often ask this question: is it possible to grind sugar in a blender to obtain powdered sugar? Well, of course you can! For this task, you can use either a stationary or immersion blender. You should not use a coffee grinder, because it is difficult to clean it later from small grains of remaining sugar. And you shouldn’t use a spice grinder, otherwise you’ll get spicy sugar with the addition of cumin and black pepper. In addition, powdered sugar absorbs aroma perfectly and will certainly take on the aroma of spices. This is no good. Therefore, to grind sugar, we choose a simple blender that is easy to clean and does not leave any foreign odors on the walls of the product.

Before preparing powdered sugar, read the instructions for your blender. Some models are not designed to grind fine particles. If there is no such instruction in the instructions, you can safely proceed with the process. If the blender blades are quite dull, they need to be sharpened first.

You need to pour a little sugar into the blender - large portions The device simply won’t cope. Under no circumstances should you try to put refined sugar into the blender bowl - you may break the blender without the possibility of restoring it. After all the sugar has been crushed and sifted in small portions, you need to add a little corn flour to it. This will prevent the powdered sugar from becoming soggy and forming a lump. Add corn flour in a ratio of 10:1. By the way, they do the same in the production of powdered sugar. That is why it reaches the consumer in crumbly form. If you are preparing sugar for future use, you need to store it in an airtight container so that it does not get damp.

How to make colored powdered sugar

Powdered sugar is used for many culinary masterpieces. After all, this whitish dust is the simplest and easy way decorate buns, cupcakes and muffins. To decorate the apple charlotte, you can mix powdered sugar with ground cinnamon - you will give the baked goods a subtle aroma and piquant taste. You can add chopped lemon zest, cocoa and other bulk ingredients to the powdered sugar. But the most spectacular decoration is considered to be colored powder. It magically transforms even the simplest shortbread cookies. So, how can you make sugar colored to make your baked goods even more appetizing and attractive?

To make colored powder you will need food coloring. It is better if it is in powder form. Liquid food coloring is usually used if powdered sugar is a future ingredient in colored fondant.

Grind the sugar in a blender as described in the previous recipe. Then add a few pinches of food coloring powder to the dust. Swirl the contents of the blender again until everything is thoroughly mixed. The intensity of the color depends on how much paint you add. If you want to get a blue color, add blue paint to the tip of the knife. If you want to get a bright Orange color– put half a teaspoon each of red and yellow into the blender.

Colored powdered sugar is used to make mastic. Today it is impossible to imagine a modern cake for a child without bright figures and colorful paints. But all this is made from mastic, the main ingredient of which is colored powdered sugar.

Experienced housewives know that sugar and powdered sugar are not interchangeable products. For example, protein cream whips much better if powdered sugar is added to it. And if you replace the powder with granulated sugar, you can ruin the whole impression of the cake - the sugar will grind your teeth. Make powdered sugar yourself and delight your loved ones with culinary masterpieces!

Video: how to prepare powdered sugar

I will say right away that this post does not mean that I neglect store-bought powdered sugar, but it seems to me that every sweet tooth (or almost everyone) should know how to make it at home.

The most important advantage in all this is that you will definitely be sure of the quality of the powder (sugar has just turned into a handful of powder before your eyes), and you will also be able to add natural flavors that will add an amazing touch to future baked goods and desserts.

Let's start with the main thing. Powdered sugar is white sugar ground into powder. On an industrial scale, starch is added to it, which prevents the powder from sticking together. Many of you know the role of starch in cooking and this ingredient plays a very important mission. This is especially evident in the preparation of glaze. At first the consistency is liquid, but after coating it hardens and becomes shiny (thank you, mighty starch!).

I think I won’t surprise you if I say that when making homemade powdered sugar you also need to add this very secret element.

How to make powder?

Any kitchen tool is suitable for this process: a food processor, a coffee grinder (be sure to be clean!) and even a spice grinder.

A coffee grinder and mill are perhaps the most effective helpers, but unfortunately they can only grind so much at a time. a large number of.

We measure out the required amount of sugar, keeping in mind the approximate proportions: from 1/2 faceted glass of white sugar you will get 1 glass of powder. The proportions are approximate, because the amount depends on the type of sugar used.

Grind the sugar for 2 to 5 minutes or until it visually begins to resemble powder, and granules can be tactilely felt.

Sift the resulting semi-powder through a fine sieve and add corn starch in the amount of 3% of the total mass of sugar (the calculator will help you).

For example, 1 faceted glass of sugar = 180 g. This means we need approximately 5.5 g of starch.

Now we grind again, but this time in combination with measured corn starch.

The result?

It is better to use the finished powder immediately in preparation or store it in an airtight container.

At the very beginning, I mentioned that powdered sugar can be given different flavors. To do this, place a source of aroma in a container with sugar or powder: a cinnamon stick, a vanilla pod or a sprig of lavender.

Powdered sugar is used in the preparation of many desserts and sweet pastries, as well as for creating icing. Experienced housewives use it to decorate entire works of art in their own designs. To prepare powder at home, you will need a little time and the availability of kitchen electrical equipment. Let's look at three ways to grind sugar to the desired consistency.

In the first method, we use household kitchen appliances to grind sugar, this can be:

regular coffee grinder, manual or electric;
food processor;
stationary blender with bowl;
blender-shaker.

If you have several options from the above at home, then you should choose the electrical appliance that has the most power. It should also be taken into account that sugar, when crushed, can scratch the internal surfaces of the equipment used. Pour sugar into the selected unit, based on the following proportions: one glass of sugar equals one glass of powdered sugar. The container must be closed, since during the process of turning into sand, the grains gain speed and risk scattering throughout your kitchen. To avoid the spread of tiny particles of powdered sugar, it is also recommended to cover it when operating the food processor or blender. kitchen towel

, if technically possible.

Turn on the electrical appliance and monitor the consistency of the sugar. The greater the power of the equipment used, the faster you will get powdered sugar. In general, the process takes a minute or two, provided the power of the food processor or blender is high.
General tips:
turn on the blender at maximum speed;

observe when the mixture turns into powder;

if grains are visible, continue grinding until they are gone and the sugar turns into powder.

The second method is if you don’t have the necessary equipment at home. Simply pour the sugar into a mortar and crush with a pestle. In this case, it will take much more time and effort, and the degree of crushing of the sugar directly depends on your patience. Also, using a mortar you will not be able to get a large amount of powdered sugar.
How to make powdered sugar if you don't have a food processor or blender, or a mortar and pestle. For this we need:
a rolling pin for dough (or a glass bottle, or at most a hard cylindrical object);

a sheet of thick paper;

cutting board (you can use any hard surface).
The process of grinding sugar using improvised means:
fold a sheet of paper in half and place it on a cutting board;

pour a little sugar inside the folded sheet, cover with the other half of the sheet;

If you need a large amount of powdered sugar, then you simply cannot do without technology. The examples above show that ordinary kitchen utensils are quite suitable for grinding small amounts of sugar at home.

Hello my dear readers! How often do you buy a product in a store and think about how it is made? For example, powdered sugar. What is it made of? That's right, it's crushed sugar into powder. Why then does it cost twice as much? Let's save a little and make it at home. I will be happy to share with you tips on how to make powdered sugar from sugar in a blender.

To make powdered sugar you need three things:

sugar;
blender;
great mood :)

When choosing sugar, give preference to the finest sugar. This will be more convenient to grind. Under no circumstances buy refined sugar for these purposes. Lump sugar can instantly ruin the device. If you want the powdered sugar to last for a while, buy cornstarch. When you add it, it will not become soggy and will not turn into stone.

You can choose any blender: stationary or submersible. Personally, I find it more convenient to work second. But which one to choose is up to you.

So this is not a blender, but simply a miracle of technology! Often the hand gets tired quickly and it is impossible to grind or beat something for a long time. But not with this treasure. It has such a comfortable handle and doesn’t slip at all. Plus it has all the necessary functions and is easy to clean. I was delighted. And there are so many attachments that you can prepare a lot of different goodies in a blender. Okay, I'm daydreaming for now.

So, some people say that you can use a coffee grinder or spice grinder to make powdered sugar. I wouldn't advise you. These devices are quite small and difficult to clean completely. Want a hot black pepper blend? It's exotic, but hardly tasty. And even if you manage to extract every last grain from them, the smell will remain. After all, spices and coffee have a wonderful, but very strong aroma. It will interrupt the subtle sweet smell of powder.

Preparation

Powdered sugar is very easy to prepare in a blender. The main rule is to add sugar in small portions. There is no need to rush anywhere. As I already said, to keep it longer you need to add corn starch. It prevents the powder from turning into a lump. This is exactly what they do in production: they add up to 10% starch. Therefore, it is stored for a long time. At home, it is difficult to comply with all technologies. Therefore, you should not make a lot of reserves. Better prepare a small portion.

Before you start cooking, read the instructions for the blender. It should tell you whether you can make powdered sugar in a blender. Some models do not allow grinding sugar. You can ruin your equipment. But new blenders can usually grind anything.

If you are grinding in a glass or other small, low container, cover the edges. You can use a towel or cling film. Otherwise, the entire kitchen will be covered in sweet flour.

When using an immersion blender, you need to know which attachment to use. To prepare powdered sugar, use a special grinder attachment. You need to turn on the device at maximum speed. But be careful. 30 seconds is enough. If the sugar is not crushed enough, shake the container. Then grind again. Do this until you get the perfect result in your opinion.

At the end, sift the resulting sugar flour through a fine sieve. Then the remaining large crystals will not end up in the finished product.

This is what happened. The recipe for making powdered sugar is quite simple and quick.

For clarity, I will describe it in stages:

Pour sugar into a blender in a small portion;
turn on the blender for 20-30 seconds;
stir and if you need to achieve homogeneity, repeat the grinding again;
if you are preparing in reserve, then mix with starch in a ratio of 10:1;
store in a container with a tight-fitting lid.

Here I found 2 cool videos on the topic.

how to make powdered sugar at home using the simplest blender without any special attachments.

And here’s some do-it-yourself powdered sugar without a coffee grinder or blender, but just a couple kilos of powder in a 5-liter jar!!! 😆

What is powdered sugar for?

We figured out how to make powdered sugar at home. Now let's discuss why we need this powdered sugar. Most people use it to decorate baked goods. And for good reason. White and light, it's perfect for this. You can easily decorate any pie or cake with it. For apple pie, I recommend adding a little cinnamon to it. The aroma will be amazing. It’s good to sprinkle chocolate muffins with vanilla powder, and vanilla muffins with chocolate. You can also add dried lemon zest.

When whipping cream for buttercream, it is better to use powdered sugar instead of sugar. The powder combines more easily with other components and forms a stable, homogeneous mass. The foam turns out to be more delicate, and it will whip up much faster. The same applies to beating egg whites with sugar.

Very often, powdered sugar is used not only for decoration, but also for making sweets. For example, you can bake wildly delicious macaroons. And most importantly, the recipe is extremely simple. Mix 200 grams of ground almonds, half a glass of powder and an egg. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at a temperature of 180 o C. The result is a tender cookie that simply melts in your mouth. After all, powder has a uniform consistency, unlike sugar. And your family will simply be delighted.

If you like bright colors, buy colored, already tinted sugar at the store. The powder from it will turn out very beautiful. You can even “draw” entire pictures. Take cookie cutters: heart or flowers. Place them on top of your cake or pie. Pour the powder either into the molds themselves, or, conversely, beyond their boundaries. It will turn out wonderful romantic gift for a loved one.

Making colored powdered sugar at home

You can make desserts more attractive by the most in a simple way– decorate them with colored sugar. I will share with you my simple recipe

1 cup granulated sugar;
2-5 drops of food coloring.

Prepare colored sugar:

1. Pour 1 tbsp into a blender. sugar (about 200 grams);

2. Add a few drops of food coloring. The fewer drops you add, the lighter the color of the sugar. The more drops, the darker it will be;

3. Turn on the blender and blend to desired consistency;

4. Use the powder immediately or store in an airtight container.

How to make sugar mastic

You can also make mastic. It is great for decorating cakes. Although, to be honest, I would recommend using store-bought powder to prepare mastic. It is more homogeneous. But if you are one hundred percent sure of what you have prepared, you can try it. This mastic is only suitable for making figures from it. It's good for sculpting. But it’s unlikely that it will be possible to cover the surface of the cake with it.

To prepare mastic, mix 2 teaspoons of gelatin with 10 teaspoons of water. Leave for 20 minutes for the gelatin to dissolve. Then add the juice of 1 lemon and place on water bath. Bring the mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved (do not heat it to a boil). Then gradually add 450 grams of powdered sugar to the mixture and begin kneading the mastic.

To make the mastic more flexible and not tear when rolling into a layer, add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.

Then wrap it in film and leave it to rest for 30 minutes. The more you knead the mastic, the more it becomes plastic from the warmth of your hands and the less it tears.

You can color it with food coloring in any color. For sculpting, take out this mastic in small pieces. Put the rest in the refrigerator. It dries out very quickly.

This is the beauty that comes from sugar mastic.

You can also make glaze, various creams and meringues. Do you know a delicious recipe? Then share urgently! Write it in the comments. And don't forget to subscribe to my blog. Bye bye!

Everyone knows that homemade food is much tastier and healthier than store-bought food. This is also true for sweet dishes, which our mothers and grandmothers can masterfully prepare. Any experienced housewife with experience can replace the missing ingredients with their analogues. Sometimes home cooks have to answer the question of how to make powdered sugar when they don’t have ready-made sugar on hand. This powder is widely used for making and decorating pies, cakes and other baked goods. Powdered sugar is prepared at home in several ways, which will be discussed in this article.

Ingredients

We will need sugar, tools and patience. Let's talk in more detail about each element. It is better to give preference to white granulated sugar; The finer the initial grains of sand, the finer the powder will be. The whiter the sand, the more elegant the powder looks on the finished product. If it so happens that there is only lump sugar, then pay attention to the porosity of the refined sugar. There are very tightly compressed types, and there are more loose ones. The denser the cube, the more effort it will take to turn it into dust. Instruments can be folk or modern. The first are rolling pins, mortar, bottles, graters. The second are electric blenders and coffee grinders. As for patience, for a housewife - the more, the better!

Cooking by hand

If you don't have modern kitchen tools in your home, get creative and try making powder the way they did it 100 years ago. Take 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and put it in a double plastic bag, tie the bag so that its contents do not spill out. Prepare a board, place your bag of sugar on it, straighten it and begin to quietly roll out the sugar with a rolling pin or bottle. Try not to rush so as not to tear the bag. Roll back and forth as you would when rolling out dough. To ensure that the powder is homogeneous, it is better to use a strainer and sift out large parts of the sugar.

How to make powdered sugar if only refined sugar is available? There is a little trick - first you need to break the pieces of refined sugar. It is convenient to use a meat hammer or the heavy handle of a kitchen knife for this purpose. Then place the broken refined sugar under a rolling pin for final grinding. Pour the finished powder from the bag into a dry container. Adjust the degree of grinding of the powder yourself; the finer the grains of sand, the easier the powder will flow and look more beautiful on the product.

There is a way to grate lump sugar, but it is less convenient. Firstly, it is uncomfortable to hold sugar in your hands; the heat causes it to melt and stick to your fingers. And secondly, if you get carried away by friction, you can easily damage your hand.

How to make powdered sugar using a mortar? Quite simple - the right amount of sugar evenly in a circular motion grind inside a mortar bowl. This method is a little tedious for those with weak hands.

Cooking using technology

The simplest recipe for powdered sugar is to use the power of electricity. To make powder, take 2-3 tablespoons of sugar, put it in a coffee grinder or blender, and press the grind button. It is recommended to first select medium power for pre-grinding for 15-20 seconds. Next, when the sugar is crushed, it needs to be brought to condition by turning on high power for another 10-15 seconds. After this, any housewife is guaranteed to receive the finest and most uniformly ground sugar powder. However, before using the equipment, you must make sure that the bowl of the device does not contain remnants of the previous raw materials: pepper, coffee, and other spices. It is clear that powdered sugar in this case will change the color, taste and smell.

A couple of secrets

How to make powdered sugar with a noble smell? To do this, use highly crushed and dried lemon or orange zest. You can add cinnamon, ground cardamom, vanilla, cocoa on the tip of a knife. You really need just a little bit of these additives so as not to change the structure of the powder itself. The flavoring you choose just needs to be added to the sugar before grinding.

Perfect storage

Powdered sugar is dust particles of sugar. It has the ability to quickly absorb foreign odors and moisture, due to which it is not subject to long-term storage. After a month it appears in the powder bad smell. Factory-made powdered sugar has a shelf life of no more than 6 months due to caking and the formation of strong lumps. To preserve its commercial qualities, special additives can be added to it. The optimal storage option is a dry, clean jar with a tight lid in a dry and dark place. It is best to prepare the powder in small quantities, exactly as needed according to the recipe.

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