All About Chocolate #4

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Title: ALL ABOUT CHOCOLATE #4
Categories: Chocolate, Info/tips
Yield: 1 servings

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Always melt chocolate with gentle heat because it scorches easily.
If chocolate is to be melted alone, make certain that the container
and utensils are absolutely dry; a tiny drop of moisture will cause
the chocolate to become lumpy and stiff. If this should happen, stir
in one teaspoon of vegetable shortening for each ounce of chocolate.
Remember that unsweetened chocolate liquifies when melted, but
semisweet and baking chocolate will hold their shapes until stirred.
For faster melting, cut or chop chocolate into smaller pieces. To
melt chocolate, place it in a heavy saucepan over low heat and stir
until melted. Or, place chocolate in top of a double boiler and melt
over hot water, stirring until smooth.
To melt chocolate in a microwave oven, place a 1-ounce square in a
1-cup glass measure. Microwave, uncovered, at MEDIUM (50% power) for
1 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until
completely melted and smooth. Add 10 seconds for each additional
ounce of chocolate. To melt chocolate morsels in a microwave oven,
place 1 cup chocolate morsels in a 2-cup measure. Microwave,
uncovered, at MEDIUM (50% power) for 2 to 4 minutes or until morsels
are glossy. Stir until smooth. Formatted by Rose Capoccia drnd29a
From Chocolate Fantasies

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