Common Used Temperatures


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Water simmers at the point of 200°F
Water boils when it reaches a temperature of 212°F
Water freezes at 32°F
Refridgerate foods at a temperature between of 34°F and 38°F
Freeze foods between a temperature of -20°F and -30°F
Bacteria doubles every 15 to 20 minutes between 40°F and 140°F
Hold hot foods at 140°F or more
Luke warm is about 80°F to 85°F
Butter burns at the relatively low temperature, with a smoking point of 250°F

Sugar Cooking

  • Thread
  • Soft Ball
  • Ball
  • Hard Ball
  • Small Crack
  • Crack
  • Hard Crack
  • Caramel
230° to 235°F
240° to 245°F
250° to 255°F
260° to 265°F
270° to 265°F
275° to 280°F
285° to 315°F
325° to 350°F
The ideal proportion of sugar to water is three parts sugar to one part water. This should be placed in a copper or stainless steel pot and stirred until the mass comes to a boil.

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