How to Substitute Powdered Sugar for Granulated Sugar

Powdered sugar can usually be substituted for granular sugar.

Sometimes, what you have in your pantry is not what is called for in a recipe. If you do not have the time or inclination to run to the store, substitutions can be made. If the recipe calls for granulated sugar and the only thing available is powdered sugar, it can be substituted in most cases. Does this Spark an idea?

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Powdered sugar
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Instructions

- 1
  
  Determine the amount of granulated sugar that the recipe requires.
- 2
  
  Multiply the amount of granulated sugar needed by 1.75. It takes 1 3/4 cup of powdered sugar to substitute for 1 cup of granulated sugar.
- 3
  
  Determine if the addition of cornstarch will negatively impact the recipe. Powdered sugar contains corn starch to make it flow freely. This will not be a problem if baking, but it could cause a sauce or pudding to become overly thick.

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Jacqueline Jul 14, 2011
thanks!
grannykaren Aug 21, 2010
Good information. Thank you.

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