How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

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To complete this How-To you will need:

3 packages unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
A stand mixer with a whisk attachment
A small saucepan
8 x 12" glass casserole dish
A candy thermometer
Vegetable oil
Parchment paper
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
A mesh sieve or flour sifter
An airtight container

Step 1: Combine gelatin and water

Combine the gelatin and a half-cup of cold water in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Let the mixture sit while you move on to the next task.

Step 2: Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water

Combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and a half-cup of water in a small saucepan and place over medium high heat until the syrup reaches a temperature of 235 degrees on a candy thermometer.

Step 3: Mix syrup and gelatin

Turn the mixer on low and drizzle the hot-sugar syrup into the bowl of dissolved gelatin. Then, turn the mixer to high and whip until it is thick and white and forms peaks when you lift the beater up.

Step 4: Grease dish

While the mixer is running, lightly coat the glass casserole dish with vegetable oil. Line the dish with parchment paper that's been cut to fit lengthwise, with about two inches of overhang on each side.

Step 5: Coat paper with confectioners' sugar

Place a few tablespoons of confectioners' sugar in the sieve and sprinkle a coating of sugar over the parchment paper.

Step 6: Add vanilla

When the marshmallow mixture in the mixer is stiff and thick and tripled in size—this should take anywhere from six to 12 minute—add the vanilla and mix for five seconds more. Then turn off the mixer.

Step 7: Pour into dish

Pour the marshmallow mixture into the dish. Use a rubber spatula to smooth the top flat.

Step 8: Sugar marshmallows

Shake more confectioners' sugar through the mesh sieve over the top of the marshmallow. Leave the dish on your countertop, uncovered, for at least three hours.

Step 9: Test marshmallows

Feel the top of the marshmallows. If it is dry, almost rubbery when you run your finger over it, it's done. If not, leave it on the countertop until it does.

Tip: High humidity can increase the drying time for the marshmallows. Allow extra time if the barometer is high.

Step 10: Dust a cutting board

Dust a large cutting board with confectioners' sugar and turn the dish over onto the board. Cut the marshmallows into squares, dusting each with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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[rock4eva231]

supplies:30$

marshmellows from the store:5$

[AmutoBurgers]

they teach you how to MAKE not to BUY

[shadewful]

"...Is stiff and thick and tripled in size..." o.o I lol'd soooo much when she said that!

[CallMeJave]

thats a lot of sugar o.o

[xbox360guywithnoobs]

when she poured out the marshmellow i jizzed

[SageZane560]

How to make store-bought marshmallows

Step 1: ???

Step 2: you saved 20$

[MarioBrothers120]

it would be cheaper just to buy marshmellows

[inthepurelight]

I was doing this in my kitchen and I heard my front door crash open and before I could do anything the stay puff man had beat the shit out of me,and left powdered sugar all over my house don't try it, it's not worth the trauma

[TheCha1999]

Boring... I just buy one pack!

[VampireSisters1017]

@BarbietheperfecT its not that funny.... O.o

[musicalmathnerd]

@IAmSuchANerdLol unless you melt all the store bought marshmallows and put them in a pan xD

[pureofblood]

Did you know after you have done all that it will take you more than 2 hours to clean all the mess