Irresistible S'moresga Sport: Elevate Your S'mores Game!
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Making Homemade Marshmallows
- Boiling the sugar syrup
- Mixing gelatin and blooming
- Whipping the mixture
- Adding vanilla and pouring into pan
- Dusting with icing sugar
- Making Homemade Graham Crackers
- Creaming butter and brown sugar
- Adding other ingredients and forming dough
- Chilling the dough
- Rolling out and cutting into shapes
- Baking in the oven
- Making S'mores Rice Krispie Squares
- Melting butter and adding marshmallows
- Adding graham cracker cereal
- Adjusting marshmallow to graham ratio
- Pouring mixture into pan and topping with marshmallows
- Making Toasted Marshmallow Buttercream
- Making Italian meringue buttercream
- Brulaying the meringue
- Roasting mini marshmallows under broiler
- Adding mini marshmallows to buttercream
- Creating Leveled Up S'mores
- Using different types of chocolate
- Brulaying fancy marshmallows
- Dipping marshmallows in chocolate and placing on graham crackers
- Making S'mores-Inspired Pretzel Sticks
- Using pretzel sticks to resemble twigs
- Dipping marshmallows in chocolate and coating with graham crumbs
- Assembling the S'moresga Sport
- Cutting homemade marshmallows into squares
- Preparing ultimate chocolate cake squares
- Spreading buttercream on top of cake squares
- Garnishing with graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate
- Conclusion
Making S'moresga Sport: A Fusion of S'mores and Creativity
S'mores have long been a beloved treat, with the classic combination of graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate delighting taste buds around the campfire. But what if we took these familiar elements and transformed them into something even more extraordinary? In this edition of How to Cake It, we join a skilled baker in her natural habitat as she embarks on the mission to create the world's first S'moresga Sport - a board comprised of treats inspired by S'mores. From homemade marshmallows to gourmet graham crackers, and everything in between, let's dive into the process step by step.
1. Making Homemade Marshmallows
The baker begins her journey by challenging the norm of using store-bought marshmallows, opting instead to make her own from scratch. She starts by boiling a sugar syrup on the stove, carefully monitoring the temperature with a thermometer. As the syrup reaches the desired temperature, she pours it into a mixture of gelatin that has been blooming in her stand mixer. The mixture triples in size as it whips up to a fluffy consistency. Finally, she adds the finest vanilla imported from Grenada, her mother's country of origin, before pouring the marshmallow mixture into a prepared pan and dusting it with icing sugar.
2. Making Homemade Graham Crackers
Not content with store-bought graham crackers, the baker embarks on another challenge - making her own from scratch. She begins by creaming butter and brown sugar together, creating a rich and flavorful base. With a few additional ingredients, the dough comes together, much like a sugar cookie dough. To combat the humid weather, she separates the dough into discs and chills them. Afterward, she rolls out the chilled dough and cuts it into both round and square shapes, docking them with a fork to ensure even baking. The resulting homemade graham crackers add an extra layer of authenticity to her S'moresga Sport.
3. Making S'mores Rice Krispie Squares
Rice Krispie squares get a s'mores-inspired twist in this next undertaking. The baker melts butter in a pot and adds marshmallows, allowing them to slowly melt as she stirs. While the traditional recipe calls for graham cereal, she feels that the marshmallow flavor can be overpowering and decides to tone it down by breaking up store-bought graham crackers into the mixture. After mixing well, she pours the mixture into a square pan, lining the top with additional marshmallows and topping it with more mixture, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chunks. The result is a mouthwatering combination of textures and flavors.
4. Making Toasted Marshmallow Buttercream
Italian meringue buttercream takes center stage now as the baker demonstrates her expertise in creating this rich and velvety frosting. She meticulously brulays the meringue until it reaches a toasty perfection. But that's not enough for her ambitious vision. She takes mini marshmallows and places them under the broiler to roast, enhancing their flavor and texture. These caramelized marshmallows are then added to the buttercream, creating a delightful twist on the classic frosting. The resulting toasted marshmallow buttercream adds a creamy and indulgent element to the S'moresga Sport.
5. Creating Leveled Up S'mores
In her quest for variety, the baker gathers different types of chocolate to elevate the traditional s'more. Alongside the classic milk and dark chocolate, she includes birthday cake chocolate and cookies and cream chocolate, ensuring every bite is a new adventure. But her creativity doesn't stop there. She discovers a specialty European store that offers fancy marshmallows, which she carefully brulays before dipping them into melted chocolate. These decadent marshmallows are then centered on the circular fluted graham crackers she made earlier, adding a touch of elegance to the S'moresga Sport.
6. Making S'mores-Inspired Pretzel Sticks
To pay homage to the traditional method of roasting marshmallows over a campfire, the baker takes salted pretzel sticks and places a marshmallow on each end. After dipping the marshmallows in melted chocolate and removing any excess, she coats the bottom with graham crumbs. This whimsical creation resembles the experience of roasting marshmallows on a twig, with a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors.
7. Assembling the S'moresga Sport
After hours of labor and creativity, the moment has come to bring all the elements together in the ultimate S'moresga Sport. The baker first cuts her homemade marshmallows into square shapes, ensuring each piece is generously dusted with icing sugar and cornstarch to prevent sticking. Simultaneously, she prepares ultimate chocolate cake squares, spreading her delicious toasted marshmallow buttercream on top. Garnished with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chunks of chocolate, these miniature cakes are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
Conclusion
In this edition of How to Cake It, we've witnessed the ingenuity and passion of a skilled baker as she embarked on the creation of the world's first S'moresga Sport. From homemade marshmallows and graham crackers to gourmet buttercream and creative twists on traditional s'more elements, this baking journey has been a true celebration of creativity and flavor. So the next time you're craving a s'more, why settle for the ordinary when you can craft a S'moresga Sport that takes this classic treat to a whole new level? Join us again in the next episode of How to Cake It for more baking adventures and delightful creations.
