STAGE | TEMPERATURE | COLD WATER TEST |
Soft Ball | 234° - 240° F 110° - 115° C |
Forms a softball in cold water, and flattens when removed |
Firm Ball | 242° - 248° F 115° - 120° C |
Forms a firm ball in cold water, retains its shape when removed, until pressed |
Hard Ball | 250° - 268° F 120° - 130° C |
Forms a ball that retains its shape but is still pliable |
Soft Crack | 270° - 290° F 130° - 145° C |
In water, seperates into hard, but not brittle threads |
Hard Crack | 300° - 310° F 150° - 155° C |
In water, seperates into hard, brittle threads |
Caramel | 320° - 350° F 160° - 175° C |
Do NOT use cold water test. Mixture will coat a metal spoon and forms a light caramelized mass when poured on a plate. |