Beck's marshmallows

1 1/2 tablespoons gelatine
100 ml cold water
Pinch salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
140ml hot water
Colouring (optional)
Flavouring (optional)
Coconut

1. Place gelatine, cold water, and salt in a mixing bowl
2. Place sugar and hot water in a saucepan and bring to boiling point
3. Pour over gelatine and stir until gelatine has dissolved
4. Beat until thick and white
5. add colour and flavour if you want (I added some vanilla extract and some cochineal colour)
6. Pour into a buttered tray
7. stand until set
8. cut into squares and toss in coconut