Can you microwave a Peep?
Can you microwave a Peep?
Turns out, if you put them in the microwave, they turn into giant versions of themselves. They expand to about four times their actual size then deflate into nothing more than the inside of a s’more. For our experiment, we took a Peep and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Is it bad to cook marshmallows in a microwave?
DON’T microwave a marshmallow for more than 2 minutes. It will just turn dark brown and make a stinky, sticky mess.
How do you eat marshmallows in the microwave?
Take the graham cracker halves and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Add some chocolate and marshmallows to each half. Or if you don’t want the chocolate melted, leave the chocolate off for now. Now microwave them on high for 20 to 30 seconds until the marshmallows puff up to about double in size.
Why do Peeps explode in the microwave?
But when you put them in the microwave, the heat makes those air bubbles grow—gasses naturally expand more than the solids you find in foods. The growing air bubbles are trapped inside the Peep, pushing against the marshmallow walls and expanding the treat into a monster.
How do you soften marshmallows in the microwave?
The Microwave Method You just have to put the mallows in a bowl, place it in the microwave with a cup of water on the side of the bowl, and heat for about 10 seconds. The moisture from the water will soften the mallows instantly and you should be ready to use them immediately.
Does microwaving a marshmallow make it bigger?
If you heat the marshmallows in the microwave, the microwave heats up the water. The hot water heats up the sugar, which makes it softer. The hot water also heats up the air bubbles, which makes the air bubbles get bigger. The air bubbles push against the sugar and water and the marshmallow gets bigger.
How do you explode Peep?
Squish your little peeps into the bottle.
- Once the peeps were all snug in their new home, we realized that our bottle almost touched the top of the microwave.
- I asked the kids what they thought was going to happen when we microwaved our little ghosts.
- Place your peep filled bottle in the middle of the microwave.
What is Peep jousting?
Peep jousting rules, according to the Urban Dictionary, are as follows: Two Peeps, so armed, are placed in a microwave facing each other. As they are heated, they expand, until one Peep’s toothpick makes contact with the other. Under these rules, the first Peep to pop is the loser.
How long do you microwave Peeps for?
Place the plate of peeps in the microwave and microwave for one minute. Encourage the kids to watch, if possible, as you microwave the Peeps. They should start to see the Peeps puff up after about 20 seconds. Observing Peeps while microwaving.