Understanding Boiling Water Levels

The video tutorial discusses the four levels of boiling water: simmer, lazy boil, full boil, and rolling boil. It explains the characteristics and uses of each level, such as simmering for gentle cooking and rolling boil for vigorous boiling that cannot be stopped by stirring.

What is the temperature range for simmering water?

• 100°

• 212°

• 150°

• 185°

Which type of boil is characterized by tiny bubbles breaking at the edge of the pan?

• Rolling boil

• Lazy boil

• Simmer

• Full boil

What is a lazy boil typically used for in cooking?

• Baking bread

• Making stock

• Making pasta

• Brewing tea

At what temperature does a full boil occur?

• 100°

• 185°

• 200°

• 212°

What is another name for a rolling boil?

• Gentle boil

• Violent boil

• Lazy boil

• Simmer

Why should one be cautious at the rolling boil stage?

• It involves big time boil action

• It is the coolest boiling stage

• It can be stopped by stirring

• It is used for making stock