Sugar
Tips
Sugar Tips :
- To keep your
biscuits fresh, add a sugar cube to the container. It will absorb
any moisture in the air before the biscuits do.
- Sprinkle a
little Castor Sugar over the top of custard to prevent a skin
from forming.
- Adding a pinch
of sugar to dishes containing tomatoes, will counteract the
acidity, leaving a smoother taste.
- Did you know
that it is the sugar content of biscuits and cookies that gives
them that appetizing golden brown colour.
- When baking,
cream your sugar with your butter VERY WELL, as this incorporates
air into the mixture, which contributes to a much lighter baked
product.
- When sugar is
stored properly (in a cool, dry place) it will last for years,
and is often used as a natural preservative, for example in
canned fruit, jams and marmalades.
- Coat your fresh
fruit with a layer of sugar before freezing, or freeze them in
sugar syrup.
- Sugar not only
lengthens the freshness of baked goods, but is crucial when using
a recipe that calls for yeast. Sugar hastens the rising of the
dough, and improves both the texture and taste of breads and
cakes.
- Sugar helps to
delay the coagulation of protein in eggs, improving the texture
of baked goods. For example, it helps to prevent custard from
splitting during cooking, and ensures a smooth texture.
- Sugar should
form part of a well balanced diet, and if eaten in moderation.
will not have any harmful effects on health, such as obesity or
skin disorders.
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