"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
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> "Brian Mailman" > wrote in message
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> > Vox Humana wrote:
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> > > The easy way to make Dulce De Leche is to put an unopened can of
> sweetened
> > > condensed milk into a small pan. Add water to bring it to about 3/4
the
> way
> > > up the can.
> >
> > That's an easy way to make an explosion.
> >
> > Add water to completely cover the can AT ALL TIMES by at least 2". Do
> > not answer the phone while this is going on. Do not answer the door.
> > Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
> >
> > Making this is safe, but it does need to be watched, do not allow the
> > can to 'surface' in the water at any time.
> >
> > B/
>
> Why does covering the can make it safer?
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>
I don't think covering the can is necessary....But you don't want to run out
of water, so put the can in a large pot with lots of water, and watch it so
you don't forget it....If you run out of water it will explode....As long as
there's plenty of water, the contents of the can won't boil because they are
under slightly higher pressure, and the water in your pot won't go over
boiling at normal atmospheric pressure, so it's safe.....