Sometimes, approximately twice a year, I get the urge to make marshmallows.
It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's hard to shake. It usually involves some kind of camping trip where a fire will be built and, obviously, s'mores will be made. And naturally, I want to be as prepared as possible.
I also make them because marshmallows are just so weird.
I used this David Lebovitz recipe. It starts out as a gross little steaming puddle of unflavored gelatinous goo that smells fairly revolting. [Advice: do not read how gelatin is made.]
But after just a few seconds with the beater, the goo puddle starts to transform into something a little whiter, a little silkier.
A few minutes later it starts to expand in volume, getting ever thicker and silkier. [By the way, excuse the crusty beaters. I was at my parent's house in Ohio, and I believe these beaters have been around for at least a decade, possibly two. Some of those batter smudges could easily date back to the mid to late 90's.]
Suddenly it's this weird gooey, fluffy, stringy mass that tries to climb up the beaters and sticks with a vengeance to anything it touches. Once you add the vanilla, it suddenly goes from smelly mess to something you want to attack with a spoon, making you feel somewhat disgusted with yourself.
Marshmallow stringies.
I decided to make these little puppies rainbow colored [why not]. Instead of turning a big mess into an epic mess by trying to mix the colors in separate bowls, I just did it all in one. Once it was all mixed I plopped two drops of each color in separate areas of the goo-fluff.
Then the fun part: Pouring/scraping/coercing this weird mass into a baking dish lined with plastic wrap and powdered sugar.
Part 2 of the fun part: Putting said dish into the fridge and identifying it individually to every freaked out family member that encounters it.
The next day: slicing. I used an oiled pizza cutter and it worked magically.
The colors made me think of Lucky Charms marshmallows. I suppose you could slice these reaaaally tiny and let them air dry, and then have your own homemade Lucky Charms marshmallows. If you're hardcore like that. On certain days, I am. Not on this one.
At the end you have a fluffy pile of happy little marshmallows. Immediately upon finishing I performed a s'mores test over the stove [as I said, I like to be prepared.] These marshmallows toasted nicely but started to melt quicker than the store bought variety, so an accelerated consumption speed was required to achieve a successful s'more experience.
And after all that, it rained on my trip on the night we were going to build a fire. So I made a single s'more with a Bic lighter. It wasn't a very photogenic s'more, so it did not get documented. But it happened. Which made me happy.
Interesting. I don't think I've ever had the urge to make my own marshmallows. But I absolutely love that you made them tie-dyed and mentioned making them for Lucky Charms, hehe :) Sorry you didn't get your campfire experience. How long do they last? Could you save them for the next time?
ReplyDeletethey last about a week or two! not even close to as long as the store bought variety, which seem shelf stable for years.
ReplyDeleteuggs outlet
ReplyDeletegolden state warriors jerseys
louis vuitton outlet
fitflops
ugg boots
louis vuitton bags
fitflops sale clearance
ugg boots
ugg boots
louis vuitton outlet stores
timberland boots
adidas shoes
louis vuitton outlet
cheap jordans
coach outlet store online clearances
christian louboutin outlet
christian louboutin sale
polo ralph lauren
coach factory outlet
gucci outlet
gucci uk
coach factory outlet
ugg uk
canada goose outlet
oakley sunglasses
fitflops uk
ray ban sunglasses
ugg slippers clearance
ugg boots
toms wedges
gucci outlet
michael kors outlet clearance
uggs for men
hollister outlet
longchamp outlet
michael kors outlet
adidas nmd
nike nfl jerseys
cheap jordans
coach outlet online
chenlina20160909