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I really hate the quality of the powdered sugar here in Egypt. No matter what recipe I use or technique I can't seem to get rid of the "grainy/gritty" texture of it.
Anyone have a tried and true recipe for a cake frosting using Egyptian powdered sugar?
Thanks in advance for any help. Laura
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Well Laura I usually put mine through the processor to try and get it a bit finer then sieve it a couple of times. I know exactly what you mean, it doesn't matter how much you beat it, it still feels like sand between your teeth.
I usually mix mine with butter, whatever flavouring I fancy on the day and a spoonful of hot water. One thing through is if you liquidise some strawberries and mix that in you don't taste the bits of the sugar quite so much.
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I have tried what you suggested before. The strawberry idea is new, but I was looking for a good chocolate/fudge frosting.
I wonder where the patisseries/bakeries get there sugar from, as their icing/frostings are always great.
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quote:Originally posted by Laura: I really hate the quality of the powdered sugar here in Egypt. No matter what recipe I use or technique I can't seem to get rid of the "grainy/gritty" texture of it.
Anyone have a tried and true recipe for a cake frosting using Egyptian powdered sugar?
Thanks in advance for any help. Laura
we have great powered sugar here so if ya want some next time i send walid somethin i can send ya a small bag or 2 np... his brother can send it to ya in cairo..
trust me if i was in egypt and could not find somethin i sure would hope someone was nice enough to send me somethin from home...
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Laura, have you tried making your own icing sugar? I have done this before, when I've ran out. Pop the preferred sugar in a grinder until it becomes a powder. Sieve and grind further, as many times as you like. You can make small quantities at a time this way and it might be better than the market stuff there.
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I have something like a small food processor. I will give it a try. Thanks Lumos.
Tina, I am from the states, I know what the quality stuff is like, thats why I am "complaining"
Thanks for the offer, but will just wing it. Have had problems with things sent to me, so don't use that option anymore.
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