RoR wrote:
> I haven't a thermometer, yet, that measures 110 degrees. While trying to make bread I
> needed the liquid to be 110 to add the yeast to. I guessed by using my instant read meat
> thermometer and extrapolating. I hope it works, but I figured there must be a better,
> more practical method of getting close to 110 degrees without gadgets.
>
> Any help?

Use the baby bottle test: A bit of water on your inner forearm. If it
is quite warm but not hot then you're okay. You have a bit of room to
play with. The 110F is a guideline not an ironclad rule.

I've never tried it but I expect that the yeast + water will start work
at room temperature just a lot more slowly.

John Kane, Kingston ON Canada