What can i use instead of powdered sugar?

Question

I'm out of powdered sugar and need it for a frosting recipe. Anybody know an equivalent? Thank you!

Answer 1

run granulated sugar thru a food processor

Answer 2

You can put regular granulated sugar into a blender or food processor and process until it is a powder- sometimes it takes a LONG time depending on your machine. You could make a traditional buttercream icing using this recipe- I got it from the food network website featured on the show Good Eats.

Buttercream Icing
4 eggs, room temperature*
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
10 ounces butter, cubed and at room temperature

In a large mixing bowl, whip the eggs until light and fluffy.
In a small saucepan bring the sugar and the corn syrup to a boil. Lubricate the inside of a metal baster with a small amount of vegetable oil and dispense it completely. Then use this to drizzle the sugar mixture into the mixing bowl with the eggs. The mixer should be on low speed until you finish drizzling in all of the sugar mixture.
Once the entire mixture of the sugar is incorporated, slowly add the butter pieces. Only add more butter when you can no longer see the previously added pieces. It will go fast at first and then slow down. Continue to whip until the mixture is creamy.

Answer 3

If you have a food processor, just put regular granulated sugar in it and turn it on. Process until it is the powder consistency you like. I have done this several times.

I imagine this will work w/ a coffee grinder also...but I have not tried it. A coffee grinder works well making powder out of many spices....sugar should also work.

Answer 4

Try making an original 'boiled sugar ' icing instead using regular sugar.
Kind of old fashioned, but is great, it's nice, soft, and sweet and pure white unless you add food colouring... Hint: Recipe book.

Answer 5

Just mash up granulated sugar using a pestle? and mortar until it is a powder.

Answer 6

Try ganulated. Take half cup add, add quarter cup water in sauce pan heat and stir for 1-2 min on med heat. add this to your frosting mix. Should work!!

Answer 7

I've put granulated sugar in a blender - it works!

Answer 8

Regular sugar works, but you have to stir it a lot more to make it smooth.

Answer 9

Put granulated sugar in your blender and let it do its thing.

Answer 10

Splenda!
Or if you only have plain sugar, put it in a blender (dry it first!) and whip it until its fluffy!