Which of the following is the correct sequence of doneness stages in sugar cooking when going from the lowest to highest temperature?
A) Caramel to crack to soft ball to thread
B) Small crack to soft ball to thread to crack
C) Caramel to thread to firm ball to hard ball
D) Thread to hard ball to hard crack to caramel

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The correct sequence from lowest to highest temperature in sugar cooking is thread, hard ball, hard crack, and finally caramel. This sequence reflects the increasing temperature and resulting consistency of the sugar syrup as it cooks.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Sequence of Doneness