Marshmallows
4 ounces pulverized gum arabic 1 cup cold water Flavoring to taste 1 cup pulverized sugar Pinch of salt Soak the gum arabic in the water for two hours; put in a double boiler; bring slowly to the boiling point and when the gum is dissolved strain through coarse muslin. Return to the double boiler with the sugar and stir long and steadily until the mixture is stiff and white. Remove from the fire; beat hard for a minute; flavor to taste and beat for a minute more. Pour into tins well dusted with cornstarch, cut into squares and roll in cornstarch and sugar.