Making a Proper Ice Bath
Ever wonder why your thermometer readings are way off when you test them in an ice bath? It’s likely because you haven’t taken the care to create a proper ice bath. Here’s how to be sure the ice mixture in your glass is at the ice point (32°F, 0°C) every time—in 4 easy steps.
(Note: for a discussion of boiling water tests and other calibration points, see Is One Calibration Point Enough?