Marshmallow Recipe

Marshmallows 

A wonderfully sweet treat, which is easy to make...

Ingredients: 450g Granulated Sugar 
                          1 Tablespoon Liquid Glucose
                          200ml Water
                          2 Egg Whites
                          1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
                          9 Gelatine Leaves (Soaked in 140ml Water)
                          40g Icing Sugar
                          40g Cornflour

Method:

1. In a large saucepan, bring the granulated sugar, glucose and water up to the boil on a high heat. Continue to boil until the syrup reaches 120 degrees Celsius.

2. In a stand mixer, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks are formed.

3. When the syrup has reached the required temperature take off the heat and add the soften gelatine leaves and the water they were soaked in.

4. Keep on whisking the egg whites, whilst gradually pouring in the sugar syrup. The mixture will gradually get shinier and stiffer. Once its starting to thicken add the vanilla extract and whisk for a further 6-8 minutes until the mix can hold its shape from the whisk.

5. Lightly oil a shallow baking tray, before dusting with the icing sugar and cornflour. Spoon all the mix into the tray, before smoothing over with a wet palette knife. Allow to set for 1-2 hours.

6. Finally, dust the work surface with leftover cornflour and icing sugar. Loosen the marshmallow out of the tray with a palette knife, before carefully placing on to the floured surface. Portion the marshmallow into squares before rolling in the icing sugar/cornflour mix. Leave to dry on wire rack, before storing in an airtight container.