How long is soft ball stage?
The recipe I use takes about 45 minutes to reach soft ball stage. First off I have 2 candy thermometers. One lists soft ball temp at 240 and one lists it as 234.Click to see full answer. Consequently, what is soft ball stage?Soft-ball stage refers to a specific temperature range when cooking sugar syrups, occurring…
The recipe I use takes about 45 minutes to reach soft ball stage. First off I have 2 candy thermometers. One lists soft ball temp at 240 and one lists it as 234.Click to see full answer. Consequently, what is soft ball stage?Soft-ball stage refers to a specific temperature range when cooking sugar syrups, occurring between 235 and 245 F. In addition to using a candy thermometer, this stage can be determined by dropping a spoonful of hot syrup into a bowl of very cold water.Also, how long does it take Fudge to get to soft ball stage? Start checking the fudge for doneness after 10 minutes of boiling. If you are using a thermometer, your fudge is ready when it reaches 235°F. Or go old-school and use the soft ball test. Using a metal spoon, drizzle a little fudge in a cup of ice water. Also question is, what temperature is soft ball stage? 235° FHow can you tell if Fudge is soft ball stage?Using a clean spoon, carefully take a little of the syrup and drop it into the bowl of cold water. Leave to cool for a moment then pick up the ball of syrup. If it’s pliable, sticky and can be moulded in your fingers easily, it has reached the soft ball stage and the syrup can be used to make fudge and marzipan.
