making confectioner's sugar

squirrelee · #1 05-11-2002, 08:45 PM

would anyone know the best technique for making powdered sugar? the stuff I buy seems to have an awful "undertaste" I'm assuming might be from the cornstarch that's added??!!

I have a food processor & was wondering if I could put regular sugar in there, but not too sure how long to process...I don't wanna end up with sugar paste!!

thanks much all!! meg

Kimmie · #2 05-11-2002, 09:08 PM

Just combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a blender. Blend until powdery. Makes a scant 1-1/2 cups of powdered sugar.

You can always reduce the amount of cornstarch called for.

I've never tried this in a food processor but I can't imagine why it wouldn't work if you pulse rather than whiz.

squirrelee · #3 05-11-2002, 10:04 PM

thanks kimmie....I shall try the pulsing thing & hope for the best...gonna try it 1st without any cornstarch cause I have some danish that are crying for their icing!!! thanks again!!

Kimmie · #4 05-11-2002, 10:16 PM

You're welcome, Squirrelee. Please post your results!