Boora / Caster Sugar

Description

Caster sugar (also known as superfine sugar or boora sugar in some regions) has a variety of uses in cooking and baking. Here are some examples:

1. Baking: Caster sugar is commonly used in baking recipes to add sweetness and moisture to baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and meringues. Its fine texture allows it to dissolve quickly and blend easily with other ingredients, which makes it ideal for use in delicate cakes and pastries.
2. Frostings and glazes: Caster sugar can be used to make frostings and glazes for cakes and pastries. Its fine texture makes it easier to dissolve in liquid ingredients, resulting in a smoother texture.
3. Sweetening beverages: Caster sugar can be used to sweeten hot and cold beverages such as tea, coffee, and lemonade.
4. Preserving fruits: Caster sugar can be used to preserve fruits by creating a syrup that draws out moisture from the fruit and helps to preserve it. This is a common technique for preserving fruits such as strawberries or peaches.
5. Caramelization: Caster sugar can be used to create caramel or toffee by heating the sugar in a pan until it melts and turns a deep golden color.