What are some of the ways the lovely people here at CC get this job done?
Especially large amounts, without getting it all over everything. It's one of the few parts I HATE.

TIA
Jo

I try to use 10X Powdered Sugar and then I don't sift it at all.

I always sift my PS--even 10X can have hard bits in it (the 10 refers to the # of times it's been ground/processed--nothing to do with "sifting").

I use a large mesh colander over a very large metal or plastic mixing bowl. I keep the colander down in the bowl as much as possible. I hold both sides and bounce it rapidly, but gently. If the air is dry and static electricity is a problem, I set the bowl on a wet cloth.

I don't get a mess sifting this way.

HTH
Rae

I put some in a bowl and take the whisk to it. I think it works pretty well and is much neater and quicker than sifting it through a sieve.

I, too, dread sifting powdered sugar. Thanks for your ideas.

I have a large mesh colander with a single long handle. It holds a two pound bag of powdered sugar with room to spare. Takes me seconds to sift the whole bag. I bought it at Wal-mart for about $5.00.

i have a large 8 cup hand crank sifter that I love. Takes me a min or two to sift whatever i put in there.

I use a large spoons to push the PS through.... like if I was trying to "mash" it.... goes through fast... no mess at all...

Thanks for all of you ideas, suggetions, etc.

Jo