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MELTING CHOCOLATE -simmering to prevent steam
Chocolate scorches easily, -from curling up and
-so always melt it over hot Hitting the chocolate. If
-- not boiling -steam gets into the melted
- water. It is best to use -chocolate it will
-a double boiler, but you Immediately thicken the
-can improvise by -mixture to a stiff mass.
Using a cup or bowl in a -If this does happen,
-small saucepan over very However, you can rescue the
-gentle heat. The -chocolate by softening it
Water must be kept below -again. To do

this, add 1-2 tbsp of vegetable shortening (never use butter as it
contains moisture which will cause the chocolate stiffen even more!)
to the chocolate and stir vigorously. You can also melt chocolate
directly over very low heat in a heavy gauge saucepan, but you must
watch the mixture carefully. HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CURLS Use a
vegetable peeler with a long narrow blade and a chunk or bar of
chocolate. Warm chocolate and blade slightly. Be sure your peeler is
absolutely dry. Draw the peeler along the smooth surface of the
chocolate. HOW TO GRATE CHOCOLATE Be sure that the block of chocolate
is cool and firm. Grate on hand grater, cleaning the grater often so
that the chocolate doesn't clog the surface of the blade. You can use
a blender, but be sure to cut the chocolate into small pieces first.
HOW TO STORE CHOCOLATE Chocolate should be stored in a cool, dry
place at a temperature of about 60F. If the chocolate becomes too
warm, the cocoa butter rises to the surface and forms a dusty gray
film known as "bloom." This "bloom" is not harmful and, once the
chocolate is melted, it returns to its natural rich brown color. If
you do store chocolate in the refrigerator or freezer, take in out
and let it stand until it returns to room temperature before you use
it in a recipe. Chocolate is very sensitive to sudden changes of
temperature and you will not get the best results if you do not treat
it with respect. Origin: Farm Journal's Choice Chocolate Recipes
Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 09-28-95

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