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caster sugar

British  
/ ˈkɑːstə /

noun

  1. finely ground white sugar

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And slowly adding caster sugar while beating egg whites in Our Best Lemon Meringue helps keep the glorious layered treat from being gritty or grainy.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2022

While caster sugar is available in America — where you can more readily find it labeled "superfine sugar" or "baker's sugar" — it tends to be somewhat more expensive than your go-to granulated sugar.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2022

Using caster sugar or superfine sugar makes a big difference in cakes, like in this Pistachio Cake with Lemon and Rosewater, in which those quick-dissolving properties make easier work of creaming together butter and sugar.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2022

Just like regular granulated sugar and brown sugar, you'll find both white caster sugar and golden caster sugar.

From Salon Jan. 14, 2022

There's a chance you'll find caster sugar in some regular grocery stores, but any specialty baking shop or big-box online retailer is guaranteed to carry it.

From Salon Jan. 14, 2022

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