How do you soften gelatin ?

Question

I mean the dry powder before it is used in a recipe. I see recipes saying to soften the gelatin first

Answer 1

Hot water.

Answer 2

just sprinkle over about 1/4 cup of tap water, stir to combine.  After 5 min or so it will "bloom", having absorbed the water, and you can stir it into your recipe.

Answer 3

Powdered or the sheets?  Hot water in both cases.  When all else fails, read the directions on the box.

Answer 4

dip it in hot water.  and I mean hot...  just set the bowl down in the hot water and wait for it to come loose from the pan.  If you need to reset it, pour it in a microwave safe bowl and melt it totally in the microwave then reform it.