Dave Smith > wrote in
m:

> Giusi wrote:
>
>> This may very well be a lovely pie, but it is not what I meant when I
>> called it my favorite. It's way more elaborate and not at all the homey
>> favorite I love. Plus, it has a sweet crust, which to me removes the
>> magic.
>>
>> I don't even know what icing sugar mixture is meant to be! Icing sugar
>> is usually sold in tiny envelopes here, although in Rome it is possible
>> that it can be had in quantities larger than 100 g. Caster sugar does
>> not exist AFAIK.
>
> Icing sugar mixture? That is curious one. I would assume they meant
> icing sugar.

(Repeat from a previous post...)

I just typed 'icing sugar mixture' into my Google search bar......

1st hit.....


http://aww.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=255881

"What's the difference between icing sugar and icing sugar mixture?
Question
Dear Pamela, I have pure icing sugar and icing sugar mixture in my pantry
are they the same thing?

Answer
It can be a bit confusing with all the different sugars out the icing,
raw, muscovado, caster...the list is endless! Thankfully, it's easy to
explain the difference between the two icing sugars on the market. Icing
sugar mixture, also known as confectioners' sugar or powdered sugar, is
pulverised granulated sugar crushed together with a small amount (about
three percent) of cornflour. This icing sugar is great to use when making
icing for kids' birthday cakes or dusting sweet treats. Similar in
appearance to the former, pure icing sugar is also made from pulverised
granulated sugar but contains no cornflour. For everyday cooking, icing
sugar mixture does the trick; the only place where pure icing sugar is a
must is when making royal icing, modelling fondant and the like. If you
are gluten intolerant, be sure to choose pure icing sugar over icing sugar
mixture. "



> I can't imagine it being sold in small envelopes.


Sounds like a white powder that you snort ;-)


*Not* that I'd know anything about that!!


> The
> smallest I can get here in Canada is a half kilo.
>


What brand is your icing sugar??



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