| For individuals living with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, | | | | teaspoons of sugar to help the yeast activate, or your |
| or other conditions which cause them to reduce the | | | | dessert will fall flat! You can generally replace the rest |
| amount of sugar they eat, it can be somewhat difficult | | | | of the sugar with Splenda with excellent results, but do |
| to find an acceptable substitute. It can be a bit | | | | not forget to add a small amount of sugar needed by |
| depressing to realize you can no longer enjoy the | | | | the yeast. |
| sweet treats that liven up a healthy diet. Thank | | | | Splenda Tip #4: Give your Baked Goods a Little |
| goodness there is Splenda, a sugar substitute that | | | | Helping Hand |
| tastes, cooks, and bakes in a manner so similar to | | | | Because sugar and Splenda differ in chemical |
| table sugar that you can now enjoy the luscious | | | | composition and texture, the results of your recipes will |
| desserts and baked goods that were previously | | | | often turn out differently. Your baked creations might |
| banned in the sugar-free diet. | | | | taste great, but look a little different. For this reason, |
| If you are new to the world of baking with Splenda, | | | | cakes, brownies, cookies, and other baked goods and |
| however, it can be a bit difficult to work with this sugar | | | | desserts may, at times, need a bit of a helping hand |
| substitute. Splenda is definitely a great substitute for | | | | when you are using Splenda to replace sugar in the |
| real sugar in baking, but since it has slightly different | | | | recipe. Here are some tips you can use to help make |
| textural and chemical properties, it won’t always | | | | sure your desserts and baked goods turn out just as |
| give you exactly the same results. With that in mind, | | | | perfectly when you use Splenda as they do when |
| here are some quick tips for using Splenda in desserts | | | | using table sugar. |
| and baked goods, so you can enjoy the sweet taste | | | | - Keep an eye on baking times: Using Splenda instead |
| any time! | | | | of sugar might change the baking times of some |
| Splenda Tip #1: Follow Splenda Cooking Instructions | | | | recipes, so it’s a good idea to check your baked |
| For the most part, Splenda measures cup for cup just | | | | goods a few minutes early, especially when you |
| the same as sugar, but there are several different | | | | replace all the sugar in a recipe with Splenda. Check |
| Splenda formulations so this might not always be the | | | | cakes and breads around ten to fifteen minutes early, |
| case. When you use Splenda Sugar Blend, for | | | | and check muffins, cupcakes, and cookies three to |
| example, you should use only half the amount of the | | | | five minutes earlier. Don’t forget to make a note on |
| blend as you would use real sugar. So make sure you | | | | the recipe card once you’ve determined the new |
| read the label on your Splenda packaging carefully and | | | | cooking time. |
| follow the instructions. | | | | - Flatten cookies before baking: When you use |
| Splenda Tip #2: Sometimes you can’t fully replace | | | | Splenda, cookies won’t naturally spread as much |
| Sugar with Splenda | | | | as when you use sugar, so give cookies a helping |
| If you are following a recipe which calls for a large | | | | hand by flattening with a fork before baking. |
| amount of sugar, such as fudge, angel food cake, or | | | | - Use smaller pans for cakes and breads: Sugar helps |
| meringue, it is typically not a good idea to replace the | | | | baked goods rise, so using Splenda in a recipe may |
| entire amount of sugar with Splenda. This is because in | | | | mean your baked goods won’t rise quite as much. |
| these recipes, the sugar does not just add sweetness; | | | | One way of achieving height is to cook using smaller |
| it also adds texture and structure to the food. In these | | | | pans. For example, use two smaller cake pans instead |
| recipes, it is better to replace only half the amount of | | | | of one large one (and make a layer cake!). |
| sugar with Splenda, and then make up the balance | | | | Splenda Tip #5: Test your Recipes! |
| with real sugar. | | | | If you are making a dessert using Splenda and you are |
| Splenda Tip: 3: Remember that Yeast Needs Sugar | | | | planning to serve the food to guests, you may benefit |
| When you are baking with Splenda and are using a | | | | from doing a trial run first. Splenda does not always |
| recipe that calls for yeast, it is essential to remember | | | | cook and bake exactly the same way as sugar does, |
| that yeast needs sugar to activate properly. If you are | | | | so by testing the recipe out first, you can adjust |
| making sweet rolls, dessert breads, or any other item | | | | cooking times or ingredients without having to use your |
| that calls for yeast, you must add a couple of | | | | guests as guinea pigs! |