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When you're heating the sugar, you test for the right temperature by dropping a bit of the sugar into a cup of cold water. If it forms a soft ball (as opposed to crystallizing or being runny) you know it's the proper heat. If you're using a candy thermometer, the soft ball stage is at about 235 degrees Fahrenheit.
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What does softball stage mean in cooking?
When you cook candies the instructions will often refer to the "soft ball" stage. The "soft ball" stage usually occurs at 235 degrees F. When this temperature is achieved, dip a spoon into the candy and drop some of the candy mixture in a cool/cold glass of water. If it has cooked long enough your candy will form into a ball that is slightly mushy, not hard, this is the "soft ball" stage. If the candy just falls apart in the water it has not yet achieved the "soft ball" stage.
Why does your fudge not set?
The most likely reason is that you did not cook it for long enough, and it did not reach a high enough temperature. Cook to the soft ball stage (it forms a soft ball when dropped into water). Fudge is very tricky to make. After it reaches the soft to medium ball stage (when dropped into water, it will be soft to medium soft ball when rolled in fingers), it should be set into a sink of cold water (approx 3-4 inches) to help the cooling down stage for 12 minutes. Remove from sink of water and add vanilla or maple extract (extract helps to thicken also) and beat with electric beater approx 5 minutes or so, on high until it starts to lose it's high gloss. Then quickly pour into buttered pan and it will be done.
What is a soft toffee or candy?
caramel
What can you do to fudge that turned out too soft?
put in the bin
How can you make fudge like Cadbury fudge My mother is trying to make some for Christmas but so far all of her attempts have been too hard and crumbly is there a way to fix this so its like Cadburys?
Here's a couple of tips. Don't cook the sugar to soft ball stage, make it a very little bit less. And when you get ready to add the butter, add a half cup of marshmallow creme to the mixture. It will set creamier.
Can you soft up already made fudge?
i think u can by heating it up :)
How do you say soft ball in spanish?
We called it soft ball in spanish too.
During which stage of development before birth does amniotic fluid develop?
fudge your vagina;D
How do you tell when a mixture has reached 250 degrees on a candy thermometer?
It is the hard ball stage. If you put a bit of the syrup in ice water, it will be a soft ball. If you take it out it will hold it's shape, but if you push it, it is still kind of squishy.
What is the exposition in double fudge by judy blume?
The exposition in "Double Fudge" introduces the characters and setting, establishes the main conflict, and sets the stage for the story to unfold. It introduces the Hatcher family, including Fudge and his obsession with money, and the chaos that ensues when Fudge becomes fascinated with the idea of owning a million dollars.
What is the origin of the word fudge?
it is a soft piece of candy that was invented in the US over 100 years ago
In Fudge-a-mania what 3 things upset sheila?
In "Fudge-a-mania," the three things that upset Sheila are having to share a room with Fudge, the fact that the Tubmans will be vacationing near the Hatchers, and the idea of having to use an outhouse during the vacation.
