I need an accurate temp reading for liquids when making bread. Would this work?
761716
Yes this should work fine since you have sufficient time window to obtain reading. I have used it to get reading of water temperature coming out of faucet and soups etc. Also used it for correct water temperature for yeast.
761717
This is VERY accurate, but it takes time to read. So, if you need a reading instantly--no. But if you can wait 15 sec, then this would work. Personally, I would try one of the other thermometers I linked to.
761718
I'm a home cook so accuracy isn't that critical; not sure if it would work for you.
761719
Yes, it will work for liquids. Just as long as you don't subject the display portion of the thermometer to liquid, you're good to go.
571934
I just ran a cup of water through into an open cup and tested it with 3 different candy/meat thermometers. I got 166, 168 and 175. It might be hotter with the thermal cup though. It sounds like it doesn't meet your target temp.
1715433
i use 350 temp, for baking my bread in both shiny and dark colored pans. and they always come out just fine. no complaints yet!!!!!
2232606
I can tell you what it says on the actual themometer: Roast and Yeast. it gives the roasted temperatures for Beef, Poultry, Pork and cooked Ham. It has a dissolving and non dissolving methods. If I were doing candy I would use a candy themometer. I haven't had a problem with measuring how hot liquids are but I've only measured how hot water is. I also haven't had any problems with temperature markings washing off. Love it for pork roast and roast beef and it has come out just the way I want it to doneness wise.
1582641
I bake bread at 450 degrees with no problem. (the bread made in this is impressive-and to think people spend so much on artisan bread!)
264511
I don't have any official temp guidelines, but I regularly use this in a cast iron dutch oven when baking breads with oven temp of 450
804447
The manufacturer recommends 110-115F if you are proofing it first, and if you are adding it to the flour, use 130F liquids. For bread machines, use 80F water. 119 is slightly warmer than body temperature, but thermometers are $5-10 - cheap, and you only pay that once, compared to the cost of ingredients....
1662653
Depends on why you're asking. These Deltatrak thermometers are often used in science room classes so they're already fairly reputable, this one was re-certified for kitchen use and is water and grease resistant. But if you want to get technical - From their website, accuracy is: 1.0F (-4F to 113F) 0.5C (-20C to 45C); otherwise 1.8F (1.0C) ***That's plenty accurate for kitchen use.
1741193
I suppose it depends on what you are making. I've used it to test the temperature of Hollandaise sauce and it worked fine for that purpose.
2046346
Yes. The lower part of the thermometer must sit in the "liquid". The biggest problem is that the black numbers showing the temperature came off very quickly. Must have gone into the jam!!! Also I found that the temperature was not exact enough in the area where I needed it to be exact. I returned my thermometer and now use the freezer plate and thumb method.
2006526
I will try it. I have a glass top range I could heat it up to use as bread warmer. Get back to me in 2 weeks.
992645
i'm sorry I don't know; I only use it to exact my temperature setting for proofing bread in a box setting. I have had it a while now, I will check and see if I still have the instructions that came with it. I will get back with you shortly if I can find the answer for you.
1361673
Mine never worked right. Burned the bread even on light crust. I returned it.
778281
I would maybe think about purchasing a hydrometer test jar. It makes getting accurate readings easier
1695557
I use it with whatever temp my recipe calls for, or just very warm, but not scalding hot. I think my mom said test it like a baby bottle by dropping some on the wrist. It's great yeast.
1742210
This is a non-contact thermometer so probably not. In my experience you would want a candy thermometer directly in the liquid. This is great for cooking to get the temperature of pans for searing, etc. though.
2063890
I have no idea. I have used it for onion soup a stew and to bake bread with temperatures to 450some of which took 4-5 hrs.