The parts of the body submerged in water are not in danger of becoming frostbitten, because the water temperature (41 degrees F) is not freezing. However, the parts of the body exposed to air are at risk because the air temperature is 20 degrees F (â7 degrees C), which is below freezing.
Drop a little of the candy into cold water to cool. If the candy forms a liquid thread that does not ball up, it is in the thread stage. This stage produces a type of sugar syrup but it is not yet candy. When your candy is in the thread stage, expect the temperature to be around 230 to 235 Fahrenheit. Drop some candy into cold water. If the candy forms a soft, flexible ball it is at a temperature of 235-240 degrees Fahrenheit or at the soft ball stage.
1 If using a glass thermometer, shake it until the mercury line is below 98.6Â° F (37Â° C). 2  Place the tip of the thermometer under one side of the tongue and toward the back. 3  An accurate temperature depends on proper placement. 4  Ask a physician or nurse to show you where it should go. Be sure your child has not taken a cold or hot drink within the last 30 minutes. 2  If using a glass thermometer, shake it until the mercury line is below 98.6Â° F (37Â° C). 3  Place the tip of the thermometer under one side of the tongue and toward the back. 4  An accurate temperature depends on proper placement.