Question 1

What is the difference between sugar types?

Accepted Answer

White: refined sucrose. Brown: white + molasses. Powdered: ground white with cornstarch.

Question 2

Can I substitute brown sugar for white?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in equal amounts. Brown adds moisture and molasses flavor. May affect texture.

Question 3

Are cooking measurements exact?

Accepted Answer

Cooking measurements allow some variation unlike baking. Most recipes have margin for error, but baking requires precision. Use weight measurements for best results.

Question 4

Why do recipes use different measurement systems?

Accepted Answer

US recipes use cups/tablespoons, most other countries use grams/milliliters. Weight-based measurements are more accurate and consistent.

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