Peter-Lucas wrote:
> 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. "
>

It must be an Australiansim. Around here, icing sugar is is powdered
with the cornflour added. There is no choice (that I know of) of icing
sugar with or without. Usually when a recipe calls for a some mixture,
it is a mixture of previously mixed ingredients.


> What brand is your icing sugar??

Redpath