Thursday, May 27, 2010

Do's and Don'ts when melting chocolate

Do's and Don'ts when melting chocolateWhat you should aware of When melting chocolate or confectionery coating:

Don'ts
* Never let water or other liquid to come into contact with it, it may "seize"

* Do not allow it to get too hot. Excess heat will both cause the chocolate to separate, rendering it unusable.

Do's
Check the temperature of the chocolate by dabbing a small amount of it on your lip or the inside of your wrist. It should feel warm, not hot.

If you're using a large block of chocolate, chop it into small pieces so that it melts evenly. The easiest way to do this is on a cutting board, using a serrated knife.

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