| One of the greatest benefits of the sugar substitute | | | | One of the greatest benefits of the sugar substitute |
| Splenda is that this alternative for table sugar can be | | | | Splenda is that this alternative for table sugar can be |
| used to prepare a wide range of your favorite baked | | | | used to prepare a wide range of your favorite baked |
| goods. This is a great advantage for people who | | | | goods. This is a great advantage for people who |
| want to cut back or eliminate granulated sugar from | | | | want to cut back or eliminate granulated sugar from |
| their daily diet while still enjoying something sweet | | | | their daily diet while still enjoying something sweet |
| every now and then. There are some tips to keep | | | | every now and then. There are some tips to keep |
| in mind, however, if you are planning on trying a few | | | | in mind, however, if you are planning on trying a few |
| recipes using Splenda instead of sugar. | | | | recipes using Splenda instead of sugar. |
| Unlike some other sugar substitutes, Splenda | | | | Unlike some other sugar substitutes, Splenda |
| measures just like granulated sugar. This means | | | | measures just like granulated sugar. This means |
| that in many recipes you can simply substitute a cup | | | | that in many recipes you can simply substitute a cup |
| of Splenda for a cup of sugar without making any | | | | of Splenda for a cup of sugar without making any |
| other complicated adjustments to the recipe. This is | | | | other complicated adjustments to the recipe. This is |
| especially true when the purpose of the sugar is to | | | | especially true when the purpose of the sugar is to |
| add flavor, and not as a way of adding volume or | | | | add flavor, and not as a way of adding volume or |
| texture to the finished recipe. | | | | texture to the finished recipe. |
| While it is true that Splenda does not effectively | | | | While it is true that Splenda does not effectively |
| work in recipes to cause baked goods to rise or | | | | work in recipes to cause baked goods to rise or |
| obtain a less dense texture, there are a couple of | | | | obtain a less dense texture, there are a couple of |
| ways to still cut back on calories and carbohydrates | | | | ways to still cut back on calories and carbohydrates |
| while baking. One approach is to use a combination | | | | while baking. One approach is to use a combination |
| of Splenda and table sugar instead of just sugar. | | | | of Splenda and table sugar instead of just sugar. |
| Because Splenda is made from sucralose and | | | | Because Splenda is made from sucralose and |
| maltodextrin, it will blend easily with the sugar and | | | | maltodextrin, it will blend easily with the sugar and |
| not create any type of unusual taste. For example, | | | | not create any type of unusual taste. For example, |
| if a recipe calls for one cup of sugar, use a half cup | | | | if a recipe calls for one cup of sugar, use a half cup |
| of Splenda with a half cup of table sugar. This will | | | | of Splenda with a half cup of table sugar. This will |
| allow the recipe to achieve the proper texture while | | | | allow the recipe to achieve the proper texture while |
| still cutting the amount of carbs and calories in half. | | | | still cutting the amount of carbs and calories in half. |
| Another approach that works in many recipes is to | | | | Another approach that works in many recipes is to |
| augment the Splenda with a little powdered milk mix | | | | augment the Splenda with a little powdered milk mix |
| and baking soda. The usual recommendation is to | | | | and baking soda. The usual recommendation is to |
| include a half cup of the dry powder and a half | | | | include a half cup of the dry powder and a half |
| teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of Splenda | | | | teaspoon of baking soda for every cup of Splenda |
| used. This approach will still achieve the desirable | | | | used. This approach will still achieve the desirable |
| texture, while obtaining the sweetness from the use | | | | texture, while obtaining the sweetness from the use |
| of the Splenda. For people who simply want to do | | | | of the Splenda. For people who simply want to do |
| away with granulated sugar altogether, this may be | | | | away with granulated sugar altogether, this may be |
| the most beneficial option. | | | | the most beneficial option. |
| It is important to remember that Splenda is not | | | | It is important to remember that Splenda is not |
| capable of activating yeast in any recipe. When | | | | capable of activating yeast in any recipe. When |
| preparing breads and other foods that require yeast, | | | | preparing breads and other foods that require yeast, |
| do not completely substitute Splenda for the amount | | | | do not completely substitute Splenda for the amount |
| of sugar indicated in the recipe. Instead, try to add | | | | of sugar indicated in the recipe. Instead, try to add |
| a minimum of two teaspoons of granulated sugar, | | | | a minimum of two teaspoons of granulated sugar, |
| and then finish out the rest of the measurement | | | | and then finish out the rest of the measurement |
| with Splenda. This will be enough to allow the recipe | | | | with Splenda. This will be enough to allow the recipe |
| to rise properly and still cut the amount of carbs and | | | | to rise properly and still cut the amount of carbs and |
| calories in the finished product. | | | | calories in the finished product. |
| Puddings can be made with Splenda without changing | | | | Puddings can be made with Splenda without changing |
| the texture at all. However, it is often | | | | the texture at all. However, it is often |
| recommended to add an extra tablespoon of extract | | | | recommended to add an extra tablespoon of extract |
| for every cup of Splenda used in the recipe. The | | | | for every cup of Splenda used in the recipe. The |
| extract helps to boost the flavor. This same | | | | extract helps to boost the flavor. This same |
| approach can be used when making cookies or | | | | approach can be used when making cookies or |
| custards as well. | | | | custards as well. |
| When preparing meringues, it is no secret that sugar | | | | When preparing meringues, it is no secret that sugar |
| adds both volume and flavor. Since Splenda cannot | | | | adds both volume and flavor. Since Splenda cannot |
| enhance the volume, it is necessary to add | | | | enhance the volume, it is necessary to add |
| something to the egg whites that will achieve that | | | | something to the egg whites that will achieve that |
| same effect. In these situations, baking powder is | | | | same effect. In these situations, baking powder is |
| often recommended. Adding roughly a teaspoon | | | | often recommended. Adding roughly a teaspoon |
| along with Splenda will make it possible to form | | | | along with Splenda will make it possible to form |
| beautiful peaks or meringue that will achieve a golden | | | | beautiful peaks or meringue that will achieve a golden |
| brown in the oven. While the texture is not exactly | | | | brown in the oven. While the texture is not exactly |
| like that of meringue made with sugar, it is so close | | | | like that of meringue made with sugar, it is so close |
| that many people will not be able to detect the | | | | that many people will not be able to detect the |
| difference. One easy trick to help the meringue | | | | difference. One easy trick to help the meringue |
| achieve a golden brown finish is to spray the top of | | | | achieve a golden brown finish is to spray the top of |
| the meringue with a little cooking spray just before | | | | the meringue with a little cooking spray just before |
| sliding the recipe into the oven. The same approach | | | | sliding the recipe into the oven. The same approach |
| can also be used with quick breads where a little | | | | can also be used with quick breads where a little |
| browning adds to the overall presentation. | | | | browning adds to the overall presentation. |
| Many people are surprised to learn that Splenda can | | | | Many people are surprised to learn that Splenda can |
| be used when making fresh jams and preserves. | | | | be used when making fresh jams and preserves. |
| This is because the sweetener does not lose any of | | | | This is because the sweetener does not lose any of |
| its flavors when subjected to heat. However, it is | | | | its flavors when subjected to heat. However, it is |
| important to note that Splenda is not able to | | | | important to note that Splenda is not able to |
| duplicate the preservation qualities of granulated | | | | duplicate the preservation qualities of granulated |
| sugar. This means that it is very important to | | | | sugar. This means that it is very important to |
| employ proper storage techniques in order to | | | | employ proper storage techniques in order to |
| maintain the freshness of the food. Once the | | | | maintain the freshness of the food. Once the |
| container is opened, make sure to keep it | | | | container is opened, make sure to keep it |
| refrigerated and throw away any unused portion | | | | refrigerated and throw away any unused portion |
| after a month. | | | | after a month. |
| To help you learn how to bake with Splenda, there | | | | To help you learn how to bake with Splenda, there |
| are a number of resources in print as well as online. | | | | are a number of resources in print as well as online. |
| McNeil Nutritionals, the makers of Splenda, have | | | | McNeil Nutritionals, the makers of Splenda, have |
| released many easy-to-create recipes using their | | | | released many easy-to-create recipes using their |
| product. Other recipes have been developed and | | | | product. Other recipes have been developed and |
| published by culinary professionals as well as | | | | published by culinary professionals as well as |
| consumers who love to use Splenda at home. The | | | | consumers who love to use Splenda at home. The |
| recipes tend to be very easy to follow, making it | | | | recipes tend to be very easy to follow, making it |
| possible for just about anyone to learn how to make | | | | possible for just about anyone to learn how to make |
| delicious treats using Splenda. | | | | delicious treats using Splenda. |