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Marshmallows
Photo: Dragne Marius

Marshmallows

10 ingredients 9 steps 72 pieces wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

358
Calories
15g
Protein
20g
Fat
31g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Gelatin 1 envelope (7g) 23
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Syrup not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • About 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz ) confectioners' sugar
  • 3 ½ envelopes (2 tbsp plus 2 ½ tsp ) unflavored powdered gelatin
  • ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 oz) cold water
  • 2 cups (450 g / 16 oz) white granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (160 g / 5.6 oz) light corn syrup
  • ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 oz) hot water (about 115°F / 46.1°C)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (125 ml / 4.2 fl oz ) vegetable oil

Directions

1

Oil the bottom and sides of a 13×9×2-inch (33×23×5.1-cm) rectangular metal baking pan , and dust the bottom and sides with some confectioners' sugar.

2

In bowl of standing electric mixer or in a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand to soften.

3

In a 3 quart (2.8 L) heavy saucepan , cook granulated sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar is dissolved.

4

Increase heat to moderate and boil mixture, without stirring, until a candy or digital thermometer registers 240 °F (116 °C) , about 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and pour sugar mixture over gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.

5

Using a standing or a hand-held electric mixer , whip mixture on high speed until white, thick and nearly tripled in volume (about 6–10 minutes).

6

In a large bowl with cleaned beaters, whip whites (or reconstituted powdered whites) until they just hold stiff peaks. Beat whites and vanilla into sugar mixture until just combined.

7

Pour mixture into baking pan and sift ¼ cup confectioners' sugar evenly over top. Cool marshmallow, uncovered, until firm (at least 3 hours and up to 1 day).

8

Run a thin knife around edges of pan and invert pan onto large cutting board. Lifting up 1 corner of inverted pan, with fingers loosen marshmallow and let drop onto cutting board.

9

With a large knife trim edges of marshmallow and cut marshmallows into roughly 1-inch cubes. Sift remaining confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and add marshmallows in batches, tossing to evenly coat.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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