Stale ones will not puff — squeeze for softness.

Long enough to keep your knuckles off the heat.

Flames char the outside and leave the inside cold. Embers toast evenly.

Aim for a uniform golden brown all the way around. This takes 2–3 minutes.

Blow it out immediately. A little char is a personal choice, not a failure.

Molten sugar is roughly the temperature of the sun. Respect it.

Graham cracker, chocolate square, marshmallow. Press gently.