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HowTo: Make Dragon's Beard (AKA International Cotton Candy)

Dec 13, 2010 05:00 PM

Chef stretching dough in a floury preparation area.

Known as Dragon's Beard, Pashmak, or Pishmaniye, hand pulled cotton candy is more than just a carny treat- it's a worldwide delicacy. The French Culinary Institute's Cooking Issues demonstrates how to make a delicious, exotic rendition of the classic American cotton candy without a machine. All it takes is a little food science and worldly know how.

Shortcut: The recipe is at 30 seconds, the pulling starts at 4:45, and the fast-motion pulling starts at 6:46.

Hand holding a piece of freshly made cotton candy with a cake filling.

Chef preparing handmade noodles.

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