Description
An easy DIY recipe to make homemade powdered sugar using just granulated sugar and a bit of cornstarch, perfect for baking or dusting desserts.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for anti-caking)
Instructions
- Place the granulated sugar and cornstarch (if using) into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the mixture turns into a fine powder.
- Allow the powder to settle before opening the blender to avoid a sugar cloud.
- Sift the powdered sugar to remove any remaining lumps before using or storing.
Notes
- Cornstarch helps prevent clumping if you plan to store the sugar.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container for future use.
- Ideal for frosting, icing, and dusting baked goods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
