Marshmallow Fluff From Scratch

Directions

1. 1
   For the sugar syrup: Place sugar and water into a medium/small saucepan with tall sides.
2. 2
   Do not stir.
3. 3
   Heat over medium heat until sugar registers 240 degrees F (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
4. 4
   For the egg white mixture: Place egg whites, sea salt and vanilla in a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment.
5. 5
   Whip on medium-high until soft peaks form.
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   Slowly add sugar while beating on medium-high.
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   Beat until medium peaks form.
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   Reduce speed to medium and slowly add hot sugar syrup to the egg white mixture while beating.
9. 9
   Continue beating egg white/sugar mixture until stiff peaks form.
10. 10
    Reduce speed to low and beat until mixture is cool enough to handle.
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    Tips: Keep a bowl full of cold water handy in case any sugar mixture gets on the skin.
12. 12
    Soak the dirty bowl in hot water to loosen any sugar.