Homemade Marshmallows Recipe

How to make it

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• Line the bottom and sides of a 13- by 9- inch baking pan with plastic wrap.
• Oil and then generously dust with powdered sugar.
• In a large bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water.
• Let stand to soften.
• In a large, heavy saucepan, cook sugar, corn syrup, hot water and salt over low heat.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Increase heat to medium-high.
• Boil about 4 to 5 minutes without stirring.
• Boil until a candy or digital thermometer registers 240 deg F or until syrup reaches firm ball stage.
• Immediately remove from heat.
• Pour hot sugar mixture over gelatin mixture.
• Stir until gelatin is dissolved.
• Beat mixture on high speed until white, thick and nearly tripled in volume (5-6 minutes)
• In another large bowl with clean beaters, beat whites until they just hold stiff peaks.
• Beat whites and vanilla into sugar mixture until well combined.
• Pour into prepared baking pan.
• Sift 1/4 cup powdered sugar evenly over top.
• Refrigerate uncovered until firm ( at least 3 hours)
• Run a thin knife around edges of pan.
• Invert pan onto a large cutting board.
• Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
• With a large knife, trim edges of marshmallows.
• Cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Lightly grease the blade of your knife with vegetable shortening.
• Cover new edges in powdered sugar.
• Store.
• For a deliscious treat, cover with melted chocolate.