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Soft-Ball Stage - A test for sugar syrup describing the soft ball formed when a drop of boiling syrup is immersed in cold water.
The mixture is cooked to the "soft-ball stage" (don't think sports, think 238°F or 115°C), after which it is cooled a bit and then laboriously stirred by hand for 30 to 40 minutes, until it sets up to the consistency of a very thick frosting.
Fondant - A mixture of sugar, water, and cream of tartar, cooked to the soft-ball stage, then beaten and kneaded. Fondant is used as a filling for candy or for decorating cakes.
Formaggio - Italian word for cheese.
Recipe: Zuppa di Formaggio ...
In its simplest form, it is sugar and water cooked to a point, specifically soft-ball stage, cooled slightly, and stirred or beaten until it is an opaque mass of creamy consistency.
Reduce heat to medium-low; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 234 degrees F, soft-ball stage (20 to 25 minutes). (Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil.) ...
 See also: Sauce, Vegetables, Cookies, Side, Fruit
  
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