MARSHMALLOW

Ingredients-

2 tbsp gelatin
1 1/4 cup water
2 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method-

* Soften gelatin in 3/4 cup of water and set aside.
* Place remaining 1/2 cup water and granulated sugar in a saucepan.
* Cook until small amount dropped in cold water forms soft ball.
* Remove syrup from heat, add softened gelatin and stir until almost cold.
* Add salt and vanilla essence.
* Beat until syrup is white and thick (8 minutes with an electric beater).
* Pour to 1 inch thickness in two 8 inch square pans that have been greased and dusted with powdered sugar.
* Let set in cool place about an hour -- do not place in refrigerator.
* Turn out on board that has been well dusted with powdered sugar. Cut into 1 inch cubes.