Quick French Mints Recipe
Ingredients
| Greanulated sugar - 1 lb | ||
| Water | 1/4 Pint | |
| Peppermint oil | 6 Drop | |
| Green colouring - few drops | ||
Directions
MAKING
1. In a saucepan, measure the sugar nad water and stir over low flame till the sugar dissolves
2. Bring to a boil and cook rapidly till a little of the mixture, when spooned on a saucer of cold water forms a soft bubble
3. Turn the heat off and allow the mixture to cool down till just comfortable to touch
4. Add oil of peppermint and a few drops of green colouring and stir till the mixture turns creamy
5. Spoon the mixture on a sheet of wax paper using two teaspoons and allow to set
6. When set, lift from the wax paper and store in an airtight container
SERVING
7. Serve/Use as appropriate
1. In a saucepan, measure the sugar nad water and stir over low flame till the sugar dissolves
2. Bring to a boil and cook rapidly till a little of the mixture, when spooned on a saucer of cold water forms a soft bubble
3. Turn the heat off and allow the mixture to cool down till just comfortable to touch
4. Add oil of peppermint and a few drops of green colouring and stir till the mixture turns creamy
5. Spoon the mixture on a sheet of wax paper using two teaspoons and allow to set
6. When set, lift from the wax paper and store in an airtight container
SERVING
7. Serve/Use as appropriate
Chef
