Caster sugar

Caster sugar is a fine grind of sugar which is used by bartenders and bakers, among others, for its quick dissolving properties. It is also sometimes seen spelled as castor sugar, and it may be labeled as 'superfine sugar' as well.

Castor or caster sugar is the name of a very fine sugar in Britain, so named because the grains are small enough to fit though a sugar "caster" or sprinkler. It is sold as "superfine" sugar in the United States.

Caster sugar
Caster sugar is a superfine granulated sugar
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Caster Sugar:
Also called superfine sugar. It is pulverized granulated sugar. It can be purchased or prepared at home by whizzing some granulated sugar in the blender.
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Castor/caster sugar: Somewhat finer than US granulated sugar. Similar to US superfine sugar.

Castor/Caster sugar - A very fine granulated sugar. Similar to U.S. superfine sugar.

Golden caster sugar
A light golden-coloured raw cane sugar with a fine texture and a light molasses flavour. Generally, standard caster sugar can be substituted. It is available from gourmet food stores.
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castor/caster sugar - The spelling, castor sugar, used to be the prevailing one, but caster sugar seems to be more usual now, perhaps because it is used by some sugar manufacturers on their packaging. See superfine sugar.

* Caster sugar is common in the UK. If caster suger is not available where you live use super fine sugar if you can find it, otherwise use granulated sugar ...

Where caster sugar is specified, coarser granulated sugar or fine icing sugar are not acceptable substitutes as they'll create detrimental effects, such as a speckled finish or failure to hold air bubbles in the batter.

Castor or Caster Sugar is white sugar with a superfine grain, which allows it to dissolve almost instantly. Caster sugar can be substituted for white sugar in a direct one to one ratio.

Meringue is a type of dessert plasma, originally from France made from whipped egg whites and caster sugar. Some meringue recipes call for adding a binding agent such as cream of tartar.

12g caster sugar
Few drops vanilla essence
Method
To separate the eggs first crack them across the centre with a knife.

Cakes use butter that is creamed with caster sugar as a means to add small amounts of air so the cake mix rises into a well formed texture.

2. To beat fat (usually butter) and sugar (usually caster sugar) together to form a pale and fluffy mixture which resembles whipped cream in texture and colour. This mixture is used as a basis for a wide variety of cake, biscuit and pudding recipes.

Egg yolk, white wine vinegar, caster sugar, greek-style yoghurt, finely chopped, capers rinsed and finely chopped, and green onion finely chopped are used to cook Tartare Sauce sauce capers recipe.

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Also called caster sugar, this finely granulated sugar is good in meringues and cold drinks; it dissolves quickly and easily. It can be made by blenderizing granulated sugar in the blender until it is powdery. Supreme ...

To cook:
To cook bilberries add little cold water and 50g caster sugar per 450g of fruit, simmer gently until just tender.
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Frost: 1. to coat a cake with an icing of confectioners sugar; 2. to dip the rim of a glass in egg white and caster sugar and then chill in a refrigerator until set.

caster sugar (Brit.) Superfine sugar.
catalane, a la (Fr.) Garnished with sauteed eggplant and rice pilaf,
and sometimes also with tomatoes.

See also: Sugar, Cooking, Cream, Fruit, Water