Saints, Feast, Family
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January 8
Saint of the day:
St. Gudula of Brussels
Patron Saint of Brussels; single laywomen
The Story of St. Gudula of Brussels
Patroness of Brussels, Belgium, also called Ergoule. The daughter of Count Witger and St. Amalberga, Gudula was educated by St. Gertrude of Nivelles. She lived at the family castle of Morzelles until Gertrude died. She then dedicated herself to God in 664. Gudula was known for her great charity.
https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=3613
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Prayer:
Visit:
The Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula
Pl. Sainte-Gudule, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Recipe:
Home made Marshmallows!
Ingredients
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3 packages unflavored gelatin
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions:
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Combine the gelatin and 1/2 cup of cold water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and allow to sit while you make the syrup.
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Meanwhile, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat to high and cook until the syrup reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from the heat.
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With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatin. Put the mixer on high speed and whip until the mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix thoroughly.
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With a sieve, generously dust an 8 by 12-inch nonmetal baking dish with confectioners' sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan, smooth the top, and dust with more confectioners' sugar. Allow to stand uncovered overnight until it dries out.
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Turn the marshmallows onto a board and cut them in squares or use cookie cutters to shape them. Dust them with more confectioners' sugar.
