Forum Thermomix

Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: Anneli on November 28, 2013, 12:03:13 pm

Title: Hello
Post by: Anneli on November 28, 2013, 12:03:13 pm

Hi I just got my TM I thought I could make icing sugar in it but it's not happening any hints thanks

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Debbiebillg on November 28, 2013, 12:10:20 pm

I can't remember where I read this .......... but when you're making icing sugar you have to blend it on sp 8 /9 then let it cool. Then blend again, let it cool ........ repeat a few times. Apparently this is how commercial icing sugar is made. The blades get quite hot hence the cooling in between.  In saying this ...... I still buy icing sugar for certain things.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2013, 12:15:35 pm

I think that's one of Tenina's hints Debbie - give it a go Anneli.  Like Deb I also buy icing sugar for certain things, I just find it easier and I don't go through much anyway.

Welcome to the forum, apart from the icing sugar how's everything else going Anneli?

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Debbiebillg on November 28, 2013, 12:24:34 pm

Yehh that rings a bell Judy ! I also put cling film across the top of the bowl (under the lid) to stop the dust escaping ..... a hint I picked up from here !

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: achookwoman on November 28, 2013, 06:00:25 pm

I picked up that tip on the icing sugar from one of Tenina's classes.  She said commercial icing sugar is ground 10 times.   Like others I buy my icing sugar.  The other thing I have made in the TMX,  but have decided ,  not worth the effort , is Tahini. 

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 28, 2013, 08:06:58 pm

Welcome to the forum Anneli :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: astarra on November 29, 2013, 01:37:39 am

Hi and welcome Anneli.  :)

Before I was married I worked at a place which made icing sugar - the sugar dust in that room was gross! So do try the gladwrap trick!!   :)  Also the cooling process is important but at work it actually just went through a few different machines to get ground properly, 1 tonne bags of sugar at a time.... :o  :-\ :)

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2013, 04:58:09 am

Welcome to the forum Anneli. I hope you have solved your icing sugar problem.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2013, 07:51:38 am

Welcome to the forum Anneli.

I always make icing sugar even before tmx in my food processor - blitz for a minute, let cool and repeat until you have the desired texture.  :D

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Kimmyh on November 29, 2013, 10:31:07 am

Hi Anneli and welcome. I still buy my icing sugar for some things too.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: trudy on December 02, 2013, 08:42:54 am

Welcome to the forum.  I still buy icing sugar for most things as can't seem to stop what I make being gritty.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: obbie on December 03, 2013, 10:42:57 pm

Hi and welcome :)