Powdered sugar can be dyed to any color.
Powdered (or confectioners') sugar is sugar that is pulverized or processed until it reaches powdered form. Since it tends to form clumps, this type of sugar is augmented with about 3 percent cornstarch to keep it loose and flowing. Because of this, it is rarely used in actual cooking. Often used in desserts, powdered sugar is an ingredient frequently found in recipes for homemade frosting or icing. In addition to an ingredient, powdered sugar can be used alone as a decoration. The fine powder can remain white or can be easily colored and used to dust cakes, cookies and other confections.
Instructions
1. Pour 1/4 cup powdered sugar onto a piece of wax paper. The wax paper keeps the powdered sugar from sticking to your work surface as well as keeping your work surface clean.
2. Place drops of food coloring into the powdered sugar. Add 1 drop at a time and mix in until the desired color is achieved. Manipulate the powdered sugar with your fingertips to work the food coloring evenly through the sugar.
3. Add eye appeal by coloring powdered sugar before dusting the cake.
You can divide up portions of the powdered sugar to use for different colors. Pour each group of colored sugar into a separate plastic zip bag for storage until ready to use.
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