Difference in sugars

FYI here is google's explanation of sugars:

What is Caster Sugar? - Tip of the Day

Posted May 1st 2009 9:00AM by Monika Bartyzel
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Ever been stopped dead in your tracks by the words "caster sugar"? Have no fear! Here's an introduction to that strange ingredient.

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Sugar vs powdered sugar vs superfine sugar

Posted May 23rd 2006 7:04AM by Nicole Weston
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Plain sugar is a granulated sweetener that comes in fine crystals, about the size and shape of salt crystals. There are different degrees of fineness for sugars and they all have different uses.

Superfine sugar is regular (granulated) sugar that has been ground more finely. It is sometimes sold as baker's sugar and is also known as castor sugar. It can be used as a substitute for regular sugar and may produce a slightly finer crumb(texture) in the finished product than regular sugar would, a result that is preferred by many bakers. Regular sugar, however, should not be substituted in the same way. Superfine sugar is almost always called for in recipes that are very light, like meringues and angel food cakes. It contributes to a light, delicate final product because the small grains dissolve into the mixture very quickly, while a coarser crystal might not be incorporated as fully or as quickly. You can make superfine sugar yourself by putting coarser sugar into the food processor and whizzing it around several times to break up larger crystals.

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Continuing they say powdered sugar is pulverized sugar.

Edited to say, I forgot. 10X is powdered sugar.

Jeanette

This message was edited Dec 5, 2009 10:25 AM