Comments on: Homemade Marshmallows http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/ Sweet. Savory. Sinful. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:12:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Michelle http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-120426 Michelle Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:27:54 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-120426 Hi Jacqs, I'm sorry to hear that you had some trouble with this recipe. It sounds to me like your sugar mixture got too hot, or you waited too long to pour it into the egg whites. The whites should definitely have whipped to a glossy stage; if they were still foamy then they weren't near whipped enough. I think the combination of these two things is what caused the problems. Hi Jacqs, I’m sorry to hear that you had some trouble with this recipe. It sounds to me like your sugar mixture got too hot, or you waited too long to pour it into the egg whites. The whites should definitely have whipped to a glossy stage; if they were still foamy then they weren’t near whipped enough. I think the combination of these two things is what caused the problems.

]]> By: Extras | Pearltrees http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-120352 Extras | Pearltrees Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:50:35 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-120352 [...] Homemade Marshmallows | Brown Eyed Baker While the syrup is cooking, work on the gelatin and egg whites. In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining cold water (a scant 7 tablespoons) and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until it is spongy, then heat the gelatin in a microwave oven for 20 to 30 seconds to liquefy it. (Alternatively, you can dissolve the gelatin in a saucepan over low heat.) [...] [...] Homemade Marshmallows | Brown Eyed Baker While the syrup is cooking, work on the gelatin and egg whites. In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining cold water (a scant 7 tablespoons) and let it sit for about 5 minutes, until it is spongy, then heat the gelatin in a microwave oven for 20 to 30 seconds to liquefy it. (Alternatively, you can dissolve the gelatin in a saucepan over low heat.) [...]

]]> By: Jacqs http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-120273 Jacqs Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:23:33 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-120273 I saw this recipe and loved it! Since your blog is like the bible in terms of baking excellence, though I was scared of the sugar, I gave this recipe a try. Boy, did I have a right to be scared. Though I followed the recipe to a T, my sugar turned into a huge bubbling sticky mess! Since your recipes have always turned out good in the end, I took a leap of faith and dumped the "syrup" into my mixer (filled with the whipped egg whites that did not seem like the glossy egg whites I'm used to whipping up--they were foamy and odd, not smooth). That was a disaster! The sugar hardened like a rock as soon as I poured it in. No mixing for me! The syrup hardened around my beater like a rock. Luckily, I got it off the whip attachment, but I'm still trying to get the remains of the syrup out of my saucepan! Any clue what went wrong? I saw this recipe and loved it! Since your blog is like the bible in terms of baking excellence, though I was scared of the sugar, I gave this recipe a try. Boy, did I have a right to be scared. Though I followed the recipe to a T, my sugar turned into a huge bubbling sticky mess! Since your recipes have always turned out good in the end, I took a leap of faith and dumped the “syrup” into my mixer (filled with the whipped egg whites that did not seem like the glossy egg whites I’m used to whipping up–they were foamy and odd, not smooth). That was a disaster! The sugar hardened like a rock as soon as I poured it in. No mixing for me! The syrup hardened around my beater like a rock. Luckily, I got it off the whip attachment, but I’m still trying to get the remains of the syrup out of my saucepan! Any clue what went wrong?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-120246 Michelle Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:57:45 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-120246 Hi Bronwyn, My apologies for the ingredients not being totally clear - you would need two packages of gelatin, each being 1/4-ounce. So basically you need 1/2 ounce of powdered gelatin. I hope that helps! Hi Bronwyn, My apologies for the ingredients not being totally clear – you would need two packages of gelatin, each being 1/4-ounce. So basically you need 1/2 ounce of powdered gelatin. I hope that helps!

]]> By: Bronwyn http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-119818 Bronwyn Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:13:10 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-119818 Hi Michelle, I have squizzed through the comments and it appears that I am the only one being blonde :-) Does "2 1/4-ounce packets unflavored gelatin" mean that I need 2 of 1/4 ounce packets of gelatine, in other words 1/2 ounce? Or do I need 2 and a quarter packets of gelatine? I'm in South Africa and we use the metric measurements and our packaging is not usually the same size as in the States. It's quite easy to convert once I know how much I need to convert. I guess my second guessing is because I have a fear of gelatine :-) TX a mil for a great blog Hi Michelle, I have squizzed through the comments and it appears that I am the only one being blonde :-) Does “2 1/4-ounce packets unflavored gelatin” mean that I need 2 of 1/4 ounce packets of gelatine, in other words 1/2 ounce? Or do I need 2 and a quarter packets of gelatine? I’m in South Africa and we use the metric measurements and our packaging is not usually the same size as in the States. It’s quite easy to convert once I know how much I need to convert. I guess my second guessing is because I have a fear of gelatine :-)

TX a mil for a great blog

]]> By: Nem http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-117515 Nem Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:25:45 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-117515 Oh well, thank you anyway. :) Oh well, thank you anyway. :)

]]> By: Michelle http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-99658 Michelle Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:14:02 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-99658 Oooh good question. I have never worked with gelatin sheets, so unfortunately I have no idea if they can be substituted and how to use them :( Oooh good question. I have never worked with gelatin sheets, so unfortunately I have no idea if they can be substituted and how to use them :(

]]> By: Nem http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-96901 Nem Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:20:54 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-96901 Hey Michelle I've always wanted to marshmallows at home but the only form of gelatin available where I live is the sheet form.. Any idea on how I can use it instead of the powdered form? Hey Michelle I’ve always wanted to marshmallows at home but the only form of gelatin available where I live is the sheet form.. Any idea on how I can use it instead of the powdered form?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-76885 Michelle Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:13:49 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-76885 I think I would say 2 weeks, and you'll be good to go! I think I would say 2 weeks, and you’ll be good to go!

]]> By: Morgan http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-76142 Morgan Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:17:03 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-76142 i so wanna make some to put in my christmas baskets!! how far in advance can i make them? like will they last 3 weeks? thanks!!!!!!! i so wanna make some to put in my christmas baskets!! how far in advance can i make them? like will they last 3 weeks? thanks!!!!!!!

]]> By: Mmmmm povezave « Tinka's Stuff http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-70262 Mmmmm povezave « Tinka's Stuff Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:44:02 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-70262 [...] Domače penice – marshmallows . Nisem vedela, da jih je mogoče izdelati tudi doma. [...] [...] Domače penice – marshmallows . Nisem vedela, da jih je mogoče izdelati tudi doma. [...]

]]> By: Ginger-Tea Lemonade Recipe | Brown Eyed Baker http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-64372 Ginger-Tea Lemonade Recipe | Brown Eyed Baker Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:26:50 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-64372 [...] years ago: Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte Three years ago: Homemade Marshmallows Ginger-Tea [...] [...] years ago: Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte Three years ago: Homemade Marshmallows Ginger-Tea [...]

]]> By: 150 Best Fall Recipes | Brown Eyed Baker http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-64353 150 Best Fall Recipes | Brown Eyed Baker Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:11:03 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-64353 [...] and Pretzel Soft Caramels Homemade Caramel Apples Homemade Marshmallows Homemade Peanut Butter [...] [...] and Pretzel Soft Caramels Homemade Caramel Apples Homemade Marshmallows Homemade Peanut Butter [...]

]]> By: The Weekend Dish: 12/11/2010 | Brown Eyed Baker http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-32680 The Weekend Dish: 12/11/2010 | Brown Eyed Baker Sat, 11 Dec 2010 05:40:42 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-32680 [...] Vanilla Bean Marshmallows (Joy the Baker) I love homemade marshmallows (they’re not even close to the store bought ones), and I think this version with honey and [...] [...] Vanilla Bean Marshmallows (Joy the Baker) I love homemade marshmallows (they’re not even close to the store bought ones), and I think this version with honey and [...]

]]> By: Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix | Christmas Recipes | Brown Eyed Baker http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-32297 Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix | Christmas Recipes | Brown Eyed Baker Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:56:25 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-32297 [...] you want to take the homemade hot chocolate gift giving a step further, you could make homemade marshmallows to add to the package (or of course enjoy [...] [...] you want to take the homemade hot chocolate gift giving a step further, you could make homemade marshmallows to add to the package (or of course enjoy [...]

]]> By: Michelle http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-31962 Michelle Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:36:56 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-31962 They're really not difficult; I made these for the first time before I really felt like I was super confident in the kitchen. And they were awesome! Do it, you won't be sorry :) They’re really not difficult; I made these for the first time before I really felt like I was super confident in the kitchen. And they were awesome! Do it, you won’t be sorry :)

]]> By: Erin L http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-31840 Erin L Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:08:29 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-31840 I have made marshmallows the last several years and have added peppermint extract or sprinkled the top with crushed candy canes. They really are easier to make than you think. Thanks for the great recipe. I have made marshmallows the last several years and have added peppermint extract or sprinkled the top with crushed candy canes. They really are easier to make than you think. Thanks for the great recipe.

]]> By: Michele http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-31801 Michele Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:10:29 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-31801 Ok...so how hard are these to make...REALLY? I am SO intimidated by using a candy thermometer! Ok…so how hard are these to make…REALLY? I am SO intimidated by using a candy thermometer!

]]> By: Dark Chocolate Truffles | Brown Eyed Baker http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-24604 Dark Chocolate Truffles | Brown Eyed Baker Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:08:32 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-24604 [...] year ago: Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte Two years ago: Homemade Marshmallows Dark Chocolate [...] [...] year ago: Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte Two years ago: Homemade Marshmallows Dark Chocolate [...]

]]> By: Ally http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-12688 Ally Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:10:30 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-12688 These look really fun. I may try them this weekend - thanks for posting this! These look really fun. I may try them this weekend – thanks for posting this!

]]> By: Jaime http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-3733 Jaime Wed, 07 May 2008 04:50:33 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-3733 wow, your marshmallows look so PERFECT! i'm jealous. great job! wow, your marshmallows look so PERFECT! i’m jealous. great job!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-3695 Melissa Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:46:15 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-3695 I'm definitely late to the party, but so glad your marshmallows came out! For being the person with all the tips, mine were less spectacular. I tried to be a bit too creative and that's not always such a good thing. I think I'll stick with egg-free marshmallow recipes in the future ;) I’m definitely late to the party, but so glad your marshmallows came out! For being the person with all the tips, mine were less spectacular. I tried to be a bit too creative and that’s not always such a good thing. I think I’ll stick with egg-free marshmallow recipes in the future ;)

]]> By: Holly http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-3732 Holly Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:10:11 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-3732 Your marshmallows look great, big and fat and fluffy! Love them!! Your marshmallows look great, big and fat and fluffy! Love them!!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-3731 Sarah Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:38:22 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-3731 My mom tapped into the homemade marshmallow thing a few years ago. She makes them every year now at Christmas and Easter, usually dipping a bunch of them in dark or milk chocolate, too. Soooooo delicious! And we've all said the same thing: light, fluffy, and almost too easy to make! My mom tapped into the homemade marshmallow thing a few years ago. She makes them every year now at Christmas and Easter, usually dipping a bunch of them in dark or milk chocolate, too. Soooooo delicious! And we’ve all said the same thing: light, fluffy, and almost too easy to make!

]]> By: LyB http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2008/04/15/twd-marshmallows/comment-page-1/#comment-3730 LyB Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:01:08 +0000 http://chelley325.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-3730 Such fluffiness! They look incredible, good for you! :) Such fluffiness! They look incredible, good for you! :)

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