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Making Scottish Shortbread. Can I use white castor sugar instead of brown sugar?

  • 05-09-2020 7:06pm
    #1
    I am me123
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    I dont have brown sugar. Can white castor sugar be used in Scottish shortbread?
    Thank you.


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  • #2
    Dizzyblonde
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    Mod note: I've moved this into the main Food forum :)


  • #3
    L1011
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    The shortbread will likely be a bit drier and paler. As shortbread is already quite dry I'd suspect it may be a step too far and mess up the actual baking process.

    Basically - its not just a colour difference.


  • #4
    looksee
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    Haven't made it in a while (like maybe 40 years) but I thought it was always made with castor sugar! Don't ever remember using brown sugar.


  • #5
    Faith
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    What recipe are you using? I’ve never seen a recipe for shortbread that calls from brown sugar, tbh - every one I’ve ever seen calls for caster sugar.

    So to answer your question - yes, you can use caster sugar, but I’d also suggest trying a different recipe to be sure it works out.


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