You can also tap the bottom of the loaf and listen for a hollow sound, and the sides should be firm and golden brown. But, the thermometer test is the most reliable.
Hard, crusty bread is baked until the center of the loaf registers 200 to 210 degrees F (212 degrees F when steam is used).incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful. Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile. 2. trifling; frivolous; unimportant.actions) having no effect or achieving nothing: Attempts to get supplies to the region are futile because troops will not allow the aid convoy to enter the city. It's completely futile trying to reason with him - he just won't listen. All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile.
Read more about futile;
https://brainly.com/question/802082
#SPJ4