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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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 Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 12:24:35 PM
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I was curious if you use it "just" like sugar or is it denser like brown sugar? I could go to the home page I guess...looking for healthy alternatives, but I'd rather have farm girl advice anyday
PS...still trying to find it
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 8:19:52 PM
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I like to sprinkle raw sugar on my pie crusts & scones. It is more crystal like with a slight brown tinge. I use organic sugar for all my other baking needs. The raw sugar is a bit too chunky for most baking.
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 8:31:05 PM
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Okay, I think what I need is organic sugar then for my needs. Thank you
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2007 : 04:31:26 AM
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Annika,
We use raw sugar for everything that we used to use white sugar for. It does fine in baking. Another alternative for baking is sucanat. It is evaporated cane juice and is not processed as much as raw or white sugar.
It is much darker than the raw. Never have seen organic sugar. What is that like?
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Edited by - levisgrammy on Nov 22 2007 04:31:55 AM |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2007 : 07:43:21 AM
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I've been swappping out "Normal" products with organic products when ever I can, and sugar is the next to go organic for holiday baking ~ I already use organic flours and dried fruits. I just wish that everything Organic didn't cost an arm and a leg, but it IS worth it.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2007 : 08:26:34 AM
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Winco now has Organic sugar in their bulk foods section.
Could Raw sugar be put into the food processor to break up the crystals to a size for baking I wonder?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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suethequilter
Farmgirl in Training
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susan
jackson
michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 10:34:15 AM
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annika,I when I bake quick breads etc. I sprinkle the rew sugar on top. It will not melt and it gives the top a nice look.
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 11:56:21 AM
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| I haven't tried substituting raw sugar for white sugar in modern recipes, but it is called for in many of the adapted historic recipes I use. It's closer to the sugar people would have been using in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Seems to work just like "regular" sugar. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 12:25:05 PM
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| I use the chunky Costco organic sugar for all my sugar uses. Works great. |
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Utahfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1940 Posts
Portland
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2007 : 5:22:47 PM
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I love raw sugar. Wouldn't use anything else most of the time.
Farmgirl hug,
Patricia
Proud Farmgirl Sister #19
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any one use sugar in the raw?
