Tepid:
85 to 105°F. The water is comparable to the temperature of the human body.
Warm:
115 to 120°F. The water is touchable but not hot.
Hot:
130 to 135°F. The water is too hot to touch without injury.
Poach:
160 to 180°F. The water is beginning to move, to shiver.
Simmer:
185 to 200°F. There is movement, and little bubbles appear in the water.
Slow boil:
205°F. There is more movement and noticeably larger bubbles.
Real boil:
212°F. The water is rolling, vigorously bubbling, and steaming.
Answers
June 26, 2010
Tepid:
85 to 105°F. The water is comparable to the temperature of the human body.
Warm:
115 to 120°F. The water is touchable but not hot.
Hot:
130 to 135°F. The water is too hot to touch without injury.
Poach:
160 to 180°F. The water is beginning to move, to shiver.
Simmer:
185 to 200°F. There is movement, and little bubbles appear in the water.
Slow boil:
205°F. There is more movement and noticeably larger bubbles.
Real boil:
212°F. The water is rolling, vigorously bubbling, and steaming.