Icing Sugar
Definition:Icing sugar, also known as powdered sugar or confectioners' sugar, is a very fine sugar that is ground into a powder. It is often used to make icing (a sweet topping) for cakes and pastries.
Usage Instructions:Icing sugar is typically used in baking and decorating. You can mix it with a small amount of water, milk, or lemon juice to create a smooth icing or glaze. It can also be dusted on desserts for decoration.
Example: - "I made a delicious chocolate cake and topped it with icing sugar for a sweet finish." - "To make the icing, mix 2 cups of icing sugar with 3 tablespoons of water."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced recipes, icing sugar can be combined with other ingredients such as butter, cream cheese, or flavorings to create different types of frostings. You can also use it to make sugar art or decorations for cakes.
Word Variants: - Powdered Sugar: Another common name for icing sugar. - Confectioners' Sugar: Another variant name, often used in recipes.
Different Meanings: - In some contexts, "icing" can refer to the decoration on a cake itself, not just the sugar used to make it.
Synonyms: - Powdered sugar - Confectioners' sugar - Sifted sugar
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While "icing sugar" itself doesn’t have specific idioms or phrasal verbs related to it, the word "icing" is often used in idioms: - "The icing on the cake": This means something that makes a good situation even better, like an additional benefit or a finishing touch.