Traditional Marshmallows With Orange Flower Water

Ingredients

• 4 oz gum arabic
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 lb powdered sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 2 tsp orange flower water
• Cornstarch or confectioner's sugar for dusting

Method

1. 1 Soak gum arabic in water until dissolved, then strain to remove specks.
2. 2 Combine dissolved gum arabic and powdered sugar in a saucepan set over boiling water.
3. 3 Stir the mixture until it becomes thick and white, testing by dropping a bit into cold water to form a firm ball.
4. 4 Remove from heat and stir in egg whites whipped to stiff peaks.
5. 5 Mix in orange flower water, then turn the paste into a pan heavily dusted with cornstarch.
6. 6 Let the paste stand for 12 hours, then turn onto a slab, cut into squares, dust with cornstarch or sugar, and pack in boxes.