This isn't a recipe so much as it is a method. If you keep coarse sugar (turbinado, or AA-grade large crystal coarse sugar) around and don't want to buy colored sugar, this is the method for making colored sanding sugar-- gel food dye is the best for this but I also included instructions for the liquid food coloring you can pick up in most grocery stores. (1 serving = 1 tablespoon)
Provided by the80srule
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If using the GEL METHOD:.
- Put the sugar into a bowl.
- On a spoon, put a little dab of the color(s) you want to use. A little goes a long way; gel colors stain much more deeply than liquid.
- With a toothpick or the tines of a fork, mix the dab with a few drops of water-- no more than 4-5 drops of so. Be really careful with this step because if there's too little water, it won't diffuse enough. Too much water and the color won't stick. I like using a medicine dropper for this.
- Carefully stir the spoon into the bowl of sugar, mixing thoroughly.
- Shake the bowl occasionally to properly disperse the coloring.
- Let the bowl of sugar sit in a safe area that is cool and dry for at least 10 minutes so the color can dry.
- If using the LIQUID METHOD:.
- How many drops you use determine how deep you'd like the color to be or how many are required to get a certain hue. About 4-5 are medium shade depending on which one you use, ie you only need about 2 or 3 of red to get pink but about 8-10 for red.
- Put the drops on a spoon, and mix thoroughly through the bowl of corase sugar.
- Shake the bowl a few times to disperse all the dye. If it looks like "spotting", add another 2-3 drops of coloring to the spoon and mix again.
- When you are satisfied with the color, let the bowl sit in a cool dry area for about 5-10 minutes to let the color seep in and dry.
- FUN TIPS:.
- For rainbow sugar using the liquid dyes, don't put the dye on the spoon. Randomly put a few drops in the bowl and quickly stir it up, careful not to blend the colors together.
- Put the sugar into separate bowls to get different colors instead of having to buy a whole container of colored sugar if you only want just a little bit.
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Shadrack Kyalo
[email protected]These sanding sugars are a great addition to any baker's toolkit. They're versatile, easy to use, and they add a touch of elegance to any dessert.
PBAJK Jung
[email protected]I love the variety of colors that this recipe provides. It's so easy to customize the sanding sugar to match any theme or occasion.
Nkundabanyaga Shaban
[email protected]These sanding sugars are a great way to add a little extra something to your baking. They're easy to make and they look beautiful.
agha jee
[email protected]I was really impressed with how easy it was to make these sanding sugars. They turned out so well and they really added a special touch to my cookies.
Brian Steffenson
[email protected]These sanding sugars were perfect for my daughter's birthday cake. They made the cake look so festive and special.
Emile Bonn
[email protected]These sanding sugars are a great way to add some fun and festivity to your baking.
GW AMJAD
[email protected]I love how easy it is to make these sanding sugars. They really do add a special touch to my baked goods.
Md Forhad 37
[email protected]These sanding sugars are a great way to add a pop of color to your desserts.
Raheem Gabol
[email protected]The sanding sugar was easy to make and it turned out so pretty. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Tetelo Manyashi
[email protected]This is a great way to add some extra color and fun to your baking projects.
Nora Mabunda
[email protected]I tried this recipe for my cupcakes and they came out beautifully! The sanding sugar added just the right amount of sparkle and sweetness.
Md Porosh
[email protected]These colorful sanding sugars added a delightful touch to my cookies. They turned out so festive and fun! My kids loved them.