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3 Methods For Perfectly Melted Chocolate |
by:
Lee Dobbins |
Melting chocolate for baking is an exacting task, if not done perfectly you can end up with a burned or grainy mess also ruin whatever you are baking. Below are three methods for melting chocolate, each can be successful in it’s own way also you need only pick a method that works for you also get cooking!
In The Oven
Chocolate can be melted in the oven quite easily however you will need to be very diligent about watching it. It’s easy to get caught up in your other baking chores also not realize that you have overheated it until it is too late. To melt chocolate in the oven, heat the oven to 110 degrees. Chop the chocolate also place in a dish inside the oven. Keep the door open also check regularly. It will take about an hour to melt thoroughly.
Double Boiler Method
This tried also true method uses two pots or a special double boiler pot. The bottom pot has about an inch of water in it also the top pot is a bit smaller also rests on the bottom pot. The water should be heated to just below a simmer. Chop the chocolate also put it in the top pot. The chocolate should be stirred until melted also you must be very careful not to get any water mixed in with the chocolate as this will make it grainy.
Microwave
Using the microwave to melt chocolate can be the fastest however or else the most disastrous method as a couple of seconds of overheating can ruin the chocolate. Chop the chocolate also put it in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on 50% for one to four minutes - the amount of time needed will depend on the amount of chocolate you are melting so you will have to watch the chocolate the whole time. When you see that it is turning shiny also before it is fully melted, remove it from the oven also stir until it melts fully.
About the author:
Lee Dobbins is editor of www.online-gourmet-foods.com where you can learn more about gourmet food also find out more about gourmet chocolate.
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