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I want to replace a part of the sucrose with invert sugar when making a sugar syrup (sherbet). Should the invert sugar be added before, during, or after the boiling process?
Before, and don't mix, just start boiling. When it's simmering, stir the invert sugar. This will allow it to mix better and create a smoother syrup.
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Can I use caster sugar or icing sugar instead of normal sugar?
Yes. While caster sugar and granulated sugar are not exactly the same, they can be swapped 1:1 in baking recipes. Caster sugar is slightly finer and dissolves more easily, but...
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Can I use whole milk instead of powdered milk?
Yes, whole milk will work.
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Can I add sugar cane juice instead of water and sugar?
You can, but it won't give you the same osmotic pressure as granular sugar.
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Can I use laundry detergent instead of liquid starch?
Yes, but it will smell like detergent, and make you smell like detergent too!
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What can I use if I don't have powdered sugar?
Brown sugar can work, but you will have to use a bit more than the quantity of sugar listed on the recipe. The texture may also be a bit different,...
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Can you use brown sugar instead of plain sugar?
The sugar will be hard to dissolve, and won't have the texture of mochi.
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Would it work if I substituted powdered sugar with regular granulated sugar?
No, it wouldn't. Using granulated sugar would give you a gritty, gross frosting.
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How can I make this with no Borax or corn starch?
You could use glue and laundry detergent. Add glue to your bowl and mix it with a bit of water. Next, slowly add in your detergent. You will notice it...
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Can you freeze a cake with a powdered sugar topping?
Yes, but the sugar particles are really small, so they will not taste like anything after you take the cake out of the freezer.
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