2007-10-28 16:20:07 · 6 answers · asked by aphrika 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
The boiling temperature of water at sea level is 212F. Atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi.
The boiling temperature of water at 5,000 feet is 203F. Atmospheric pressure is 12.2 psi.
Cooking times will increase. Moisture content and leavening agent quantities will need to be adjusted for some bread products. Times for boiling-water and pressure canning time will increase. Pressure canning time increases because the pressure inside the canner is relative to outside pressure. Example: At sea level, if the indicated pressure in the canner is 10psi, the actual pressure is 24.7psi [14.7 + 10] and the boiling temperature of the eater will be about 250F; at 5,000 ft, if the indicated pressure is 10psi, the actual pressure is 22.2psi [12.2 + 10]. Therefore the boiling temperature of the water inside the canner will be about 9F lower or 241F.
2007-10-28 22:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by wry humor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in Missoula, Montana, (approx 3500 feet) I really never changed the way I cooked when I moved to Florida. I also didn't always follow the high altitude directions, and never had any problems when I did live in Montana. However 5280 feet altitude may be a little different, and if you follow the high altitude directions things will turn out fine. It generally takes water longer to boil, and potatoes, and pasta longer to cook, and that's really about it as far as I know. Baking is really about the only thing affected otherwise, and most recipes will include the high altitude directions.
I envy you. I miss my mountains. :-( Florida is nice, the beach is beautiful, and the warmth is nice, but it is just too flat here.
2007-10-28 23:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by CSmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living in a higher altitude you will have to adjust your cooking some. Usually the recipes for stuff or the directions will let you know if you need to adjust the cooking temp or time.
2007-10-28 23:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Kerri W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At higher altitudes, air pressure is lower, and water boils at a lower temperature. You may need to cook food longer.
2007-10-28 23:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to follow high altitude directions. Sorry I can't specify, but look at recipes for HA differences.
2007-10-28 23:25:11 · answer #5 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less/thinner air..takes a shorter amount of time to heat up andbut it takes and it needs longer cooking times.
2007-10-28 23:24:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋