How to Make Bubblegum

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Arrange a piece of waxed paper across a baking sheet or other flat surface.

   Also cut out lots of rectangular pieces of waxed paper for holding the gum and set these aside.
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   Step 2: Tip the powdered sugar onto the waxed paper on the baking sheet.

   Pile it up, then push a well in the center of it.
   
   The liquid mixture will be poured into this shortly., Add the corn syrup and powdered flavoring., Check to see how much it has melted after each burst; it's done when all the pellets have melted.
   
   Stir after each check. , Pour the hot gum liquid into the well you made earlier., Mix it as much as possible to dissolve the powdered sugar into it and form a dough.
   
   Knead it with your fingers when it cools down enough., The dough is ready to be formed into gum pieces., Place each piece into a rectangle piece of wax paper of its own and twist the edges together to protect the gum., Store inside an airtight jar or container in a cool, dark and dry place.
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   Step 3: Put the gum pellets into the microwave proof container.

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   Step 4: Microwave the pellet mixture in 10 second bursts.

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   Step 5: Remove from the oven.

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   Step 6: Use a wooden popsicle stick to stir the hot gum liquid and powdered sugar together.

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   Step 7: When it won't accept any further powdered sugar

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   Step 8: it's done.

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   Step 9: Cut the gum into small pieces.

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