Actually Richard, no it doesn’t. Water boils at 100C. What does happen, dependent on the air pressure/altitude, is that given less air pressure, the oxygen in the water bubbles out sooner giving the appearance of boiling at a lower temperature.
Atmospheric pressure has to be taken into consideration when baking, as well. My grandmother used to bake both in Iowa and well up in the Colorado mountains (in the summers), in the latter case using a wood stove, so she was an expert.
I learned to make bread in Iowa, came home to Fl. it doesn’t turn out the same. I think I need to practice more and get recipes for lower alt. will that work?
BRI-NO-MITE!! Premium Member about 10 years ago
Water boils at lower temperatures at higher altitudes. I wonder if tea snobs take that into account.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 10 years ago
Come on you guys; water boils at 100 C, and freezes at 0 C.
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member about 10 years ago
Ryan, actually it depends on the air pressure.
GetTheFacts about 10 years ago
Actually Richard, no it doesn’t. Water boils at 100C. What does happen, dependent on the air pressure/altitude, is that given less air pressure, the oxygen in the water bubbles out sooner giving the appearance of boiling at a lower temperature.
ChessPirate about 10 years ago
“205º and climbing! She’s going to blow!”
Comic Minister Premium Member about 10 years ago
Betty’s right eye just grew in the third panel. Very good!
Pithy (yeah, right) about 10 years ago
Atmospheric pressure has to be taken into consideration when baking, as well. My grandmother used to bake both in Iowa and well up in the Colorado mountains (in the summers), in the latter case using a wood stove, so she was an expert.
loveslife about 10 years ago
I learned to make bread in Iowa, came home to Fl. it doesn’t turn out the same. I think I need to practice more and get recipes for lower alt. will that work?