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Powdered Sugar

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"Powdered sugar for when you run out." — lexeo

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Original recipe makes 4 cups Change Servings

4 cups white sugar

1/2 cup cornstarch

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Directions

Place the sugar and cornstarch into the work bowl of a food processor, and process until the mixture is fine and powdery, 2 to 3 minutes.

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I used a Magic Bullet and did batches of 1 cup each. It took about a minute per batch and the consistency and taste is exactly that of store-bought confectioner's sugar. Absolutely brilliant - will use every time from now on! PS - Someone below asked why there is cornstarch in it. It is because that is how confectioner's sugar is made and it will affect the outcome/consistency of your icing, etc. if you leave out the cornstarch. It is a necessary ingredient.

—AmandaNuchols

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 22, 2010

I ran out of powder sugar, so I thought this is a good time to try this out. Well I am 30 min into this and I am not even close. I don't know of I should give up or continue just to see what happens. My machine and the sugar are both hot so for now its just going to sit.

—JennH

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11 Ratings

Nov 17, 2010

This saved my day! I did it in small batches in my blender as suggested by others and it came out perfect! I may never by Pwderd sugar again, this was so easy!

—KATESTROFE

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Jan 04, 2011

Used 1 cup of white sugar & 2 Tbsp. Potato Starch in a coffee grinder & was done in less than 30 seconds. Have used it many times. I cant have corn so I use the potato starch, thats what powdered sugar was originally made with anyways. Turns out perfect every time, makes great icing.

—Katie

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Dec 13, 2010

Great! I made it in tiny batches in my coffee grinder, because its all i have... Great recipe, very accurate... Now to make some buckeyes!

—lr7020

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Aug 25, 2010

Use a blender in small batches and will have much better results than a food processor. Almost undistinguishable from storebought.

—HOGGWILD89

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Aug 23, 2010

Yes you can make your own powdered sugar! I find it's easier to do in smaller batches in a smaller cup. I'm not sure why there is cornstarch added to this, though, it's not necessary.

—jennr

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Aug 04, 2010

Worked perfectly! I won't be buying powdered sugar again as this is too simple! Thanks!

—MandyLu

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Nutrition

Calories
17 kcal
< 1%

Carbohydrates
4.5 g
1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
0 g
< 1%

Sodium
< 1 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Powdered Sugar

Serving Size: 1/192 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 192
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 17
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium < 1mg < 1 %
Potassium < 1mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.5g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 0g < 1 %
Sugars 4.2g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin 0 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 0 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 0 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.