All sugars are not measured the same.

Difficulty: Easy
Time Required:  5 minutes

Here's How:

1. Granulated sugar is measured by lightly spooning it into a measuring cup.
2. Then top is leveled with a straight edge.
3. Confectioners' sugar is sometimes sifted before and sometimes after being measured.
4. It is also lightly spooned into a cup and then leveled off.
5. Brown sugar is packed into a measuring cup using pressure with a spoon.
6. When properly packed, it should hold its shape when inverted from the cup.

Tips:

1. It is important to properly measure to get the best results from the recipe.
2. Always dissolve any lumps in sugar before measuring.
3. Sifting confectioners' sugar adds volume.

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