How do you make boiled icing from eggwhites and syrup without it getting too stiff and brittle day after?

Question

I want it to be like a soft marshmallow type. What proportion of gelatin powder can I add to the eggwhte and syrup?

Answer 1

Do a search on Boiled Icing.

http://www.ask.com/web?q=boiled+icing&qsrc=1&o=312

Fluffy Boiled Icing - Free Recipe

Meringue:
3 Tablespoons Meringue Powder
1/2 cup cold water

Syrup:
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water

Beat meringue powder and cold water until stiff, about 4 minutes. In microwave safe bowl stir sugar, corn syrup and water. In microwave bring syrup mixture to a boil (approx. 5 minutes). Remove, let mixture cool slightly (1-2 minutes). Then slowly add syrup to meringue mixture. Beat on HIGH for 4 minutes.

YIELD: 8 cups.

For top of range: Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in 2 qt. saucepan. Bring to boil; cool slightly and follow directions above.