Marshmallows

Directions

1. 1

   Oil bottom and sides of a 13− by 9− by 2−inch rectangular metal baking pan and dust bottom and sides with some confectioners' sugar

2. 2

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

3. 3

   In a 3−quart heavy saucepan cook granulated sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar

4. 4

   Increase heat to moderate and boil mixture, without stirring, until a candy or digital thermometer registers 240F, about 12 minutes

5. 5

   Remove pan from heat and pour sugar mixture over gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved

6. 6

   With standing or a hand−held electric mixer beat mixture on high speed until white, thick, and nearly tripled in volume, about 6 minutes if

7. 7

   In a large bowl with cleaned beaters beat whites (or reconstituted powdered whites) until they just hold stiff peaks

8. 8

   Beat whites and vanilla into sugar mixture until just combined