Monday, February 1, 2010

HOME MADE MARSHMALLOWS

              
I AM STELLA FROM SRI LANKA.                                      
They are much tastier than the store-bought kind, and they are fun to make. wonderfully sweet



                                                                         



Photo by stelladias77

       
                     
  

Ingredients

30grams gelatin, unflavored
450grams sugar
400millilitres water
2teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Soften the gelatin with 100 ml of hot water( keep the bowl warm in the double boiler).
In a small saucepan combine the 300 ml water and sugar.
Place over medium high heat until the mixture reaches 116 centigrade.(use the candy thermometer)
Once the mixture reaches this temperature remove from heat. \
Pour the sugar mixture in to the gelatin mixture and using an electric mixture, beat on high speed for 10 minutes and add vanilla and beat for one minute.
Pour the mixture into greased molds and leave for at least 6 hours to set.
Serve and enjoy.