The most important thing when roasting marshmallows is to have a
good
utensil on which to put the marshmallow. You don't have to use a stick,
although they often work best. Be careful not to use metal or any other
object that conducts heat as you could burn your hand and you only want
the marshmallow to cook.
Choosing the right sized branch is important because if it is too
thick the marshmallow will have a hard time staying on, if it's too
short you might burn your hand, etc. The best kind of sticks are
several
feet long, strong, and fairly thin.
Once you have your stick, place the marshmallow on the end, about an
inch from the top. If you place it too far down you will have trouble
biting the marshmallow off the stick.
Hold the marshmallow just above the fire where it is only occasional
licked by the flames. This will give the marshmallow a nice golden
outside and a gooey inside. You can cook the marshmallow more or less
by
holding it closer to or farther from the flame. How a person eats their
marshmallows is a very personal matter and you must decide which way is
best for you.
It only takes about a minute to turn the outside golden brown. Keep
rotating the stick so the marshmallow gets cooked evenly on all sides.
When it's ready be sure to let it cool for a moment--otherwise it will
burn your mouth. When it is cool enough, stuff the entire thing in your
mouth at once and enjoy.
It is okay to eat the charred black stuff on the burned marshmallows. It
won't give you cancer. That's an old wive's tale.
