TIP | About SUPERFINE SUGAR

Superfine sugar is a fine-grained, quick-dissolving sugar often used in baked goods and desserts. Though it seems that more recipes are calling for it, the only large supermarket chain that sells it in this area is Giant. Spokesmen for Safeway, Harris Teeter and Food Lion say they don't carry the item because of lack of demand.

Some sources advise creating a substitute by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor; others caution that the processor will not create an acceptable stand-in and that the result might be gritty.

Another name for superfine sugar is bar sugar, so you might be able to find it where bar supplies are sold.

TIP {vbar} About SUPERFINE SUGAR

Superfine sugar is a fine-grained, quick-dissolving sugar often used in baked goods and desserts. Though it seems that more recipes are calling for it, the only large supermarket chain that sells it in this area is Giant. Spokesmen for Safeway, Harris Teeter and Food Lion say they don't carry the item because of lack of demand.

Some sources advise creating a substitute by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor; others caution that the processor will not create an acceptable stand-in and that the result might be gritty.

Another name for superfine sugar is bar sugar, so you might be able to find it where bar supplies are sold.