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Learn how to make icing sugar (or confectioner’s sugar) from scratch at home with just 2 ingredients in your food processor (in 60 seconds).

How to make icing sugar (how to make confectioner's sugar)

How to make icing sugar from scratch

Do you need icing sugar for a recipe but just realised you don’t have any?

Have you got a blender, food processor or Thermomix and some kind of sugar?

You’re all set because you’re about to learn how to make confectioner’s sugar from scratch in just 60 seconds.

What is icing sugar?

It is finely powdered sugar that’s used in baking.

Confectioner’s or powdered sugar are other names for icing sugar.

How to make confectioner's sugar from scratch

What do you need to make powdered sugar at home?

To make your own confectioner’s sugar you will need:

Sugar – to make icing sugar you can use caster, regular, raw or even rapadura (it won’t be white) sugar.

Blender – a food processor, high-powered blender or Thermomix will all do the job.

Corn flour – this one is optional but will help keep the sugar super fine if you’re going to store it for any period of time. Leave it out if you’re using it straight away.

How to make confectioner's sugar from scratch - what is icing sugar

Steps for making powdered sugar

  1. Measure out one cup of sugar into the bowl of a food processor, Thermomix or jug of a blender.
  2. If using, add 1 tablespoon of corn flour.
  3. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until powdered – it will be super smooth when you rub it between your fingers.
  4. Use in your recipe or store in an airtight container.
How to make powdered sugar from scratch in 60 seconds

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How to make powdered sugar from scratch in 60 seconds

How to make icing sugar

Yield: 1 cup
Prep Time: 1 minute

Icing sugar aka confectioner's or powdered sugar.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn flour

Instructions

  1. Place the ingredients in a blender, food processor or Thermomix and blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds or until it forms a fine powder.
  2. Use straight away or store in an air-tight container.

Notes

Corn flour can be excluded if the icing sugar is being used right away.

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