"Dimitri" > wrote in message
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>
> "Vox Humana" > wrote in message
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> >
> > "Brian Mailman" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Vox Humana wrote:
> > >
> > > > The easy way to make Dulce De Leche is to put an unopened can of
> > sweetened
> > > > condensed milk into a small pan. Add water to bring it to about 3/4
> the
> > way
> > > > up the can.
> > >
> > > That's an easy way to make an explosion.
> > >
> > > Add water to completely cover the can AT ALL TIMES by at least 2". Do
> > > not answer the phone while this is going on. Do not answer the door.
> > > Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
> > >
> > > Making this is safe, but it does need to be watched, do not allow the
> > > can to 'surface' in the water at any time.
> > >
> > > B/
> >
> > Why does covering the can make it safer?
>
> Water under normal pressure conditions will not exceed 212 degrees (the
> boiling point). The water prevents the contents from getting too hot and
> exploding the can.
>
> Dimitri

I understand that part. I just question why Brian claims that the can has
to be completely submerged.