You know how sometimes you run out of ingredients that you'd swear you had? You start on your baking project only to find you don't have that powdered sugar.
Yep, that was me yesterday.
No way I'm going to the store, because that would involve changing from my yoga pants and my favorite t-shirt. You know, the t-shirt that screams "I have three kids and I love to bake". Yeah....
Anyways, I was rescued from embarrassment and want to simply pay it forward. Call it what you want, today's Kitchen Know-How is about homemade powdered sugar.
Remember the peach galette? I used the rest of my store-bought powdered sugar as a finishing touch on the slices. Totally distracted by the deliciousness of the mentioned pie, I forgot to add the sugar to my grocery list.
Internet to the rescue. Homemade powdered sugar in seconds. Now I can finish my baking project. Yoga pants and all.
Homemade Powdered Sugar
Ingredients
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Place sugar and cornstarch in a food processor and process until powder forms.
- Be careful when opening your food processor, as a cloud of sugar will form.
Nutrition
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Heh? I did not know that this is how you make powdered sugar!! Unlike everyone who runs out of powder sugar, I (I'm not much of a baker) normally don't use it so I want to make this whenever I need it, instead of buying a huge bag of powder sugar. THANK YOU Anna!
Rachel says
Well there is something I need to bookmark...because I have failed to make a couple of things for lack of powdered sugar (and not wanting to change out of my yoga pants and favorite t-shirt).
Thanks so much for the helpful tip Anna!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
You are very welcome, Rachel! Thank you!
Sues says
Fabulous idea! Before I moved, I lived across the street from 7-11, so I could always run out if I forgot any groceries, like sugar. Now, I'm a drive away from everything, so tricks like this will definitely help in a pinch!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Danielle says
Wow, I never knew making powdered sugar was that easy! The next time I run out I won't panic! Brilliant!
Danielle xo
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Danielle!
Liz says
You have more class than I do! I appear at the grocery store in yoga pants and four smears more often than I'd care to admit! Great tip...I've made superfine sugar, but never powdered sugar 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
lol Thank you, Liz! 🙂
Lisa says
I've seen how to do this before. It's a great time/money saver. I'm too lazy to try it yet but I will.
I've heard that you have to be careful when doing this because the blades can get hot from the friction and sometimes the sugar can melt and mess things up.
Did you have any problems with the blades heating at all?
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Wow! I have never heard of this happening... Thank you, Lisa.
Jen says
I love this technique!
Anne says
Anna! Who knew?! Wow, this is just a fabulous idea! I've been in that predicament before and shameless dashed off to the store with puffs of flour and smears of chocolate on my tee shirt! I may never buy powdered sugar again! : )
Sandra says
Thank you so much. For as many cakes as I bake I tend to run out of powdered sugar more than I should
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
You are very welcome, Sandra. Thank you for stopping by!
Ramona says
I totally know what you mean about having to change to run to the store at the last minute. I avoid it at all cost. This is a fabulous tip. Have a great weekend! ~ Ramona
The Café Sucré Farine says
Very cool, I will bookmark this one for sure as I've found myself in that same situation quite often!
Jessica says
This is me. . .all too often! I will have to keep this bookmarked for future reference!
Emily Lynne says
Huh? It's THAT easy! Good to know 🙂 Have a lovely weekend Anna!
Ann P. says
I love this simple idea!! 😀