Name: Vegan Vanilla Marshmallows
Yield: About 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch mallows
Ingredients: 1/3 cup unflavored soy protein isolate 90%*; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon xantham gum; 2/3 cup water; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon Genutine**; 1 cup light corn syrup; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup Classic Coating, plus more for dusting; *Readily available at natural foods stores; make sure the label reads 90%.; **Genutine is a vegetable gelatin that is available online (visit www.le-sanctuaire.com).

Along with the Genutine, this mallow's structure and lightness comes from a sort of soy "fluff" that mimics an egg-white meringue. Even if you're not vegan, it's good fun seeking out a few exotic ingredients and taking an adventure into molecular gastronomy to whip up these little pillows of heaven.This marshmallow-making process is differentand it doesn't require the use of a candy thermometer!

Cooks' Note:

•Extracts and candy oils are your best bet for flavoring vegan mallows any way you like.

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