Melting Chocolate for Recipes
Place unwrapped chocolate squares in a microwavable bowl. For one square of chocolate, microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes or until almost melted. For each additional square of chocolate, add 10 seconds. Stir after each minute.
Continue stirring until the chocolate has completely melted. To prevent chocolate from clumping, make sure your utensils and container are completely dry. If your chocolate develops a clumpy texture, add a teaspoon of solid shortening (not butter or margarine) for each square of melted chocolate.
Stir until mixture is smooth
Once melted, dip your item in and lay on wax or parchment paper.
Melting Chocolate for Decorating/Dipping
A different technique is necessary for dipping, decorating and making bark. This method of melting helps chocolate reset properly and gives it a crisp, shiny coating.
Chop chocolate squares into small pieces. Place them in a heat-proof bowl and set over a pan of simmering, but not boiling, water. Be careful not to get water into the melting chocolate or it will become grainy.
Melt chocolate, stirring constantly, until about two-thirds is melted. Remove from heat and continue stirring until completely smooth.
Keep melted chocolate lukewarm while dipping or drizzling by placing bowl over pan of warm water.
Place unwrapped chocolate squares in a microwavable bowl. For one square of chocolate, microwave on HIGH for 1-2 minutes or until almost melted. For each additional square of chocolate, add 10 seconds. Stir after each minute.
Continue stirring until the chocolate has completely melted. To prevent chocolate from clumping, make sure your utensils and container are completely dry. If your chocolate develops a clumpy texture, add a teaspoon of solid shortening (not butter or margarine) for each square of melted chocolate.
Stir until mixture is smooth
Once melted, dip your item in and lay on wax or parchment paper.
Melting Chocolate for Decorating/Dipping
A different technique is necessary for dipping, decorating and making bark. This method of melting helps chocolate reset properly and gives it a crisp, shiny coating.
Chop chocolate squares into small pieces. Place them in a heat-proof bowl and set over a pan of simmering, but not boiling, water. Be careful not to get water into the melting chocolate or it will become grainy.
Melt chocolate, stirring constantly, until about two-thirds is melted. Remove from heat and continue stirring until completely smooth.
Keep melted chocolate lukewarm while dipping or drizzling by placing bowl over pan of warm water.
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