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More DefinitionsMore Sugar Syrup InformationIllustrated Candy Temperature GuideCandy Temperature ChartAll About Sugar and Sweeteners Recipes Cooked to Soft-Crack Stage"Soft-Crack Stage"Definition: Soft-crack stage refers to a specific temperature range when cooking sugar syrups. Soft-Crack Stage occurs at 270-290 degrees. This stage can be determined by dropping a spoonful of hot syrup into a bowl of very cold water. Remove the candy from the water and pull it apart between your fingers. Soft-crack stage has been reached when the syrup forms firm but pliable threads. Many different recipes require cooking candy to soft-crack stage, commonly including toffees, brittles, and butterscotch. Often, candies that are cooked to soft-crack stage feature a caramelized sugar flavor and a hard, pleasingly crunchy texture. More DefinitionsMore Sugar Syrup InformationIllustrated Candy Temperature GuideCandy Temperature ChartAll About Sugar and Sweeteners Recipes Cooked to Soft-Crack StageRelated ArticlesWhat Is Hard-Crack Stage - The Definition of Hard-Crack...What Is Hard-Ball Stage - The Definition of Hard-Ball S...What Is Firm-Ball Stage - The Definition of Firm-Ball S...What Is Soft-Ball Stage - The Definition of Soft-Ball S...How to Pull Taffy Candy: Boil the Sugar Syrup to Soft-C... |
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