Marshmallow Braids

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the water, sugar and 2/3 cup corn syrup to 230 degrees F. Bloom the gelatin in 4 tablespoons of water.
2. 2
   Place the 3/4 cup corn syrup, bloomed gelatin and lemon juice in the mixing bowl of your stand mixer.
3. 3
   Add the hot sugar syrup to the bowl and whip until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   If you want to flavor and/or color the marshmallows, divide the mixture into 3 bowls and add the flavored oil and food color.
5. 5
   Lightly spray vegetable cooking spray onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
6. 6
   You will need a pan for each flavor and/or color that you make.
7. 7
   Spread the marshmallow mixture onto the baking sheet so the top is smooth.
8. 8
   Mix equal amounts of cornstarch and powdered sugar together and dust the top of the marshmallows.
9. 9
   Let the marshmallows dry overnight, then dust again with cornstarch and powdered sugar.
10. 10
    Spray a sharp knife with cooking spray, then cut the marshmallows into long strips.
11. 11
    Weave or braid 3 strips of different colors.
12. 12
    Serve.