10 Pro Baking Secrets to Perfect Your Bakes with Pirouette Sugars
When it comes to baking, using the right ingredients can make all the difference. Specialty sugars like Pirouette offer bakers unique flavors and textures that can elevate everyday recipes to something truly gourmet. Whether you’re aiming for better texture, deeper flavor, or the perfect visual finish, these lesser-known baking secrets using Pirouette sugars will help you take your bakes to the next level.
Here are 10 baking secrets that even experienced bakers might not know!
1. Achieve a Crisp Cookie Edge with Demerara Sugar
Instead of just using Pirouette Demerara Sugar for sprinkling, try adding a small amount to your cookie dough. The larger crystals don’t dissolve fully, creating a delightful, crisp edge while keeping the centers chewy.
Pro Tip: For chocolate chip cookies, substitute 1 tablespoon of regular sugar with Pirouette Demerara to get those crispy, caramelized edges. For extra crispy cookie edges, sprinkle more Pirouette Demerara Sugar on top before baking.
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Many bakers use powdered sugar for decoration or frostings, but here’s a pro tip: incorporating Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar into delicate cake batters helps prevent over-browning in the oven. Powdered sugar’s finer texture disperses more evenly in the batter, resulting in a lighter, golden bake.
Pro Tip: Substitute half of your granulated sugar with Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar in sponge cakes or madeleines to achieve an even, light crust.
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Here’s a baking secret most bakers don’t know. Most buttercreams rely on powdered sugar for sweetness, but a small addition of Pirouette Light Muscovado Sugar at the end of whipping can add a slight caramel flavor without affecting the smoothness.
Pro Tip: Add 1 tablespoon of Pirouette Light Muscovado Sugar during the final whipping of your buttercream to give your frosting a deeper flavor without altering the texture.
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Pirouette Extra Light Muscovado sugar| Truly Unrefined | Mauritius Sugar | Confectionary, Baking, Creamy cakes, Biscuits, Caramel/toffee, Sauces and Sprinkles on Fruits
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Want next-level brownies? Use Pirouette Muscovado Sugar for 50% of your regular sugar. Its high molasses content boosts moisture, making your brownies fudgier and denser.
Pro Tip: For ultra-gooey brownies, use 50% Pirouette Muscovado Sugar and 50% fine caster sugar in your favorite recipe.
Pro Tip: To make brownies even fudgier, refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes before baking.
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Pirouette Extra Light Muscovado sugar| Truly Unrefined | Mauritius Sugar | Confectionary, Baking, Creamy cakes, Biscuits, Caramel/toffee, Sauces and Sprinkles on Fruits
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If your Pirouette Brown Sugar tends to clump in your cookie dough, here’s a baking secret. Freeze it for 10 minutes before incorporating it into the mix. The cold sugar will blend better with the butter, leading to a smoother dough that’s easier to shape and handle.
Pro Tip: Try this trick with sticky recipes like molasses cookies or gingerbread, where brown sugar is a key ingredient.
Pirouette Dark Brown Soft Sugar| Truly Unrefined | Mauritius Sugar | Confectionery, Cakes, Biscuits and Pudding
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Caramelizing fruits such as apples, pears, or even bananas is a great way to add depth to desserts, and Pirouette Muscovado Sugar excels at this due to its high molasses content. Unlike regular sugar, it creates a deeper, richer caramel that complements the natural sugars in fruits.
Pro Tip: Sprinkle Pirouette Muscovado Sugar over fruits and roast them at a low temperature for 20 minutes to enhance their flavor.
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Pirouette Extra Light Muscovado sugar| Truly Unrefined | Mauritius Sugar | Confectionary, Baking, Creamy cakes, Biscuits, Caramel/toffee, Sauces and Sprinkles on Fruits
₹199.00 – ₹338.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page7. For Ultimate Crackle on Crème Brûlée, Use Demerara Sugar
While white sugar is often used for crème brûlée tops, using Pirouette Demerara Sugar creates a thicker, more satisfying crack when torched. The larger crystals melt slower, allowing for a more uniform, caramelized topping. The larger crystals melt slowly and evenly when torched, creating a thick, caramelised crust that’s perfect for this dessert.
Pro Tip: Sprinkle Pirouette Demerara evenly over the surface of your crème brûlée and torch it for a caramelized finish that’s both beautiful and delicious.
Pirouette Dark Demerara Sugar| Truly Unrefined | Mauritius Sugar | Coffee, Pancakes, Muesli, Toppings for cakes and fruits, Caramelised on creme brulee
₹176.00 – ₹274.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page8. Stabilize Whipped Cream with Powdered Sugar
Using Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar instead of granulated sugar in whipped cream doesn’t just add sweetness—it also helps stabilize the whipped cream so it holds its shape longer. The cornstarch in powdered sugar acts as a thickener, keeping your whipped cream from deflating.
Pro Tip: Add 2 tablespoons of Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar to 1 cup of heavy cream when whipping for a longer-lasting, fluffier topping.
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Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar-for Icing and Dusting (Fairtrade Cane Sugar) 500g
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Most pastry glazes use simple syrup or egg washes, but here’s a unique twist: create a glaze using Pirouette Brown Sugar mixed with Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar. This combination melts into a crispy, shiny layer on top of puff pastry, Danish rolls, or tarts, adding both sweetness and crunch.
Pro Tip: Combine equal parts Pirouette Brown Sugar and Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar with a little water, then brush over pastries before baking for a caramelized finish.
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Tate & Lyle Icing Sugar-for Icing and Dusting (Fairtrade Cane Sugar) 500g
Original price was: ₹535.00.₹110.00Current price is: ₹110.00. Read more10. Boost Flavor in Frostings by Blooming Brown Sugar
To deepen the flavor of frosting or fillings, try blooming Pirouette Brown Sugar in a bit of melted butter before incorporating it into your recipe. The warmth activates the sugar’s molasses notes, creating a more intense flavor that’s perfect for caramel, cinnamon, or spice cakes.
Pro Tip: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, stir in 1 tablespoon of Pirouette Brown Sugar, and cook until slightly thickened before adding to your frosting mixture for a burst of caramel flavor.
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The way you use sugar in your baking can make a huge difference in the texture, flavor, and presentation of your finished products. Ready to elevate your bakes with these baking secrets? Get your Pirouette specialty sugars from Chenab Gourmet and start experimenting today. Perfect your cookies, cakes, and more with our premium selection.
FAQs
Can I use Demerara sugar in all recipes?
Demerara sugar, like Pirouette Demerara Sugar, works best in recipes where you want added crunch and texture, such as pies, cookies, and cakes. The texture of the sugar is important! We don’t recommend using it for delicate batters where we want the sugar to completely dissolve.
Why does brown sugar make cookies softer?
Pirouette Brown Sugar contains molasses, which helps retain moisture during baking. This makes cookies softer, chewier, and more flavourful than those made with refined or white sugar. For best results, try using Pirouette Brown Sugar in recipes like molasses cookies or gingerbread.
How does muscovado sugar change the taste of baked goods?
Pirouette Muscovado Sugar has a high molasses content, which adds a deeper, more complex flavor to baked goods. It’s perfect for recipes like gingerbread, brownies, and fruitcakes where you want a rich, caramel-like sweetness.
Where can I purchase Pirouette sugars for baking?
You can buy Pirouette specialty sugars at Chenab Gourmet, offering a variety of sugars for all your baking needs.
Can I substitute Muscovado sugar in all recipes?
Muscovado sugar, such as Pirouette Dark Muscovado Sugar, is rich in molasses and can be substituted in recipes that require a deep, caramel-like flavour. It’s perfect for brownies, gingerbread, and fruitcakes, but may overpower lighter desserts like sponge cakes. For lighter desserts you could consider using Pirouette Light Muscovado sugar. That way you get the unrefined caramel goodness without overpowering other flavours.
How does powdered sugar help stabilise whipped cream?
Powdered sugar, like icing sugar, contains cornstarch, which helps stabilise whipped cream. The cornstarch prevents the cream from deflating, making it last longer without adding any flavour.
