Sugar does more than sweeten - it tenderizes, browns, and helps retain moisture. Understanding when to use granulated, brown sugar, powdered sugar, or liquid sweeteners like honey and maple syrup will elevate your baking.
Essential Tips
Brown sugar should be packed firmly when measuring
Substitute honey for sugar at 3/4 the amount and reduce liquids slightly
Powdered sugar contains cornstarch - not always interchangeable
Store brown sugar with a slice of bread or marshmallow to keep it soft
Recipes with Sugar & Sweeteners
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Classic Sugar Cookies
A simple classic sugar cookies recipe with buttery flavour, neat edges and easy decorating tips for homemade cut-out cookies.
25 minutes9-11 minutes (plus 1 hour chill time) min total
Classic Homemade Donuts Recipe
Soft, fluffy homemade doughnuts dusted with sugar. A classic yeast doughnut recipe with a light texture and golden finish.
20 minutes3 hours (including rest and frying time) min total
Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)
Make pannukakku, the beloved Finnish oven pancake with golden edges and a custardy centre, perfect with jam, berries, or a dusting of sugar.
15 minutes30-35 minutes min total
Swedish Äppelkaka Recipe
A cosy Swedish apple cake made with sliced apples, cinnamon sugar, and light sponge. This äppelkaka is perfect for fika or autumn teatime. Serves 6.
15 minutes35-40 minutes min total
Brunsviger (Danish Sticky Coffee Cake)
Bake an authentic Danish brunsviger at home. This sticky-sweet coffee cake from Funen, Denmark features a soft yeast dough and caramelized brown sugar topping.
30 minutes 20 minutes min total
Baking with Sugar Substitute: Monk Fruit Sweetened Carrot Cake
Explore the role of sugar in baking, the properties of sugar substitute— monk fruit sweetener, its impact on baked goods, and how to make the necessary adjustments when using them.
20 minutes30 minutes min total
Baking with Sugar Substitute: Erythritol
Baking with sugar substitute— erythritol.
15 minutes30 minutes min total
Baking with Sugar Substitute: Stevia-Sweetened Banana Bread
Explore the role of sugar in baking, the properties of sugar substitutes such as stevia, their impact on baked goods, and how to make the necessary adjustments when using them.
15 mins60 mins min total