Marshmallow

Marshmallow

This recipe is a family (and friends) favourite. It has gotten me through many a Guy Fawkes and through a few Christmases and Birthdays where I have forgotten to get presents. This marshmallow is the best marshmallow I have ever tasted, and I have tasted a fair few.

2 tablespoons gelatin

8 tablespoons cold water

2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup cold water

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

food colouring

Directions:

• Dust an 8- or 9-inch square pan with icing sugar. Set aside.

• In a small bowl, soak gelatin in 8 tbsp cold water. Set aside.

• Combine granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a large heavy saucepan.

• Cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved.
• Add gelatin and bring to a boil.

• Remove from heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand until partially cool.

• Add salt and vanilla extract and food colouring and beat with an electric mixer until soft and double in volume. About 10-15 minutes.

• Pour into prepared pan to about 1/2 inch thick.

• Set to cool until it will not stick to your finger.

• Cut into 1.5 inch pieces and roll in powdered sugar.