Marshmallows

Ingredients:

• 3 envelopes of unflavored gelatin (1/4 oz each)
• 1/2 cup cold water

• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (some say a teaspoon is more accurate)

• Confectioners'(powdered) sugar for dredging

Recipe:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Soak for 10 minutes.
• Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute.
• Pour boiling syrup into gelatin and mix at high speed. Add the salt and beat for 12 minutes.
• Add vanilla and incorporate into mixture.
• Scrape into a 9 x 9-inch pan lined with oiled plastic wrap and spread evenly. (Note: Lightly oil hands and spatula or bowl scraper).
• After pouring marshmallow mixture into the pan, take another piece of plastic wrap and press mixture into the pan.
• Let mixture sit for a few hours.
• Remove from pan, dredge the marshmallow slab with confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 equal pieces with scissors (the best tool for the job) or a chef's knife.
• Dredge each piece of marshmallow in confectioners' sugar.
• Store in an airtight container.