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Should shortening be added when melting chocolate chips for dipping?
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∙ 13y ago
Not shortening. Use about one tablespoon of vegitable oil per pound of chocolate.
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Why should shortening be refrigerated?
To keep it from melting and getting rancid (spoiled).
Should strawberries be room temp before dipping in chocolate?
Yes. That prevents condensation of moisture which can interfere with the chocolate coating.
When dipping strawberries in chocolate bark what can be used to thin down the chocolate when it gets too thick?
When the chocolate starts to get too thick, it means that it is starting to cool down. Keeping it warm and making sure you stir it frequently helps to maintain a good consistency for dipping. You can also add a teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening to the mixture to help thin it out more. I think that's wrong up there i think you should put it inthe refregerater and once cool and hard scrape off the sides to they get thin enough then leave it out in a right room temp. so the strawberry does not get mooshy but the chocolate unhardens from the refregerater so this want hapen put chocolate on the tip and spread or........................................................................................................................ try just glaze it on oh and madd milk if chocolate get to thick or keep in warm temps so ythat it melts or unthickends
What temperature should you not exceed when melting chocolate?
For instance, milk and white chocolate should not be heated to over 115°F (about 46.1°C). To melt darker chocolates, the temperature should not exceed 120°F (48.9°C).
Is there anything you need to know for melting chocolate?
You should be aware of how temperature and different melting methods (adding warm milk, double boiler, microwave, ect.) affect the different types of chocolate, like milk, dark, white, bitter-sweet, and semi-sweet. You should also know how to safely handle the ot chocolate and other hot and potentially dangerous materials. Know how to properly temper chocolate, too.
Should you melt chocolate in glass bowl or plastic?
Plastic container because it is easier to wash and glass is breakable, and plastic is just the sort of thing to use for melting chocolate, not glass.
When Dipping cookies in melted carob chips how do you keep the carob looking dark and shinny after it dries?
I f you mix the carob with vegetable oil while melting it, it should stay shiny even after it dries.
Will chocolate melt in the mail?
This depends on the weather where the chocolate is being shipped, how long the shipping takes, and how the chocolate is packaged. To prevent the chocolate from melting, it should be well insulated and preferably sent by overnight or another fast shipping method, especially in warm areas and during summer.
Can you use butter for dumplings if the recipe call for of solid shortening?
Butter has a lower melting point so it is going to spread more in the dumpling and they may be a little looser, but should still be alright.
How do you make chocolate pecan pie with hershey's unseetened cocoa?
Three tablespoons of cocoa and one tablespoon of shortening is equal to one square of unsweetened chocolate. If your recipe calls for unsweetened chocolate it should work. If it calls for semi sweet or milk chocolate, you would not be able to add enough sugar to sweeten unsweetened chocolate. The end product would be too bitter.
How long does it take to melt a bar of dark chocolate?
There is no set time. It depends on a variety of factors, like heat amount, total amount of chocolate, and how you are melting the chocolate. In a microwave (stirring every 30 seconds), it should take 2 to 3 minutes. Over a double-boiler, it should take about 10 minutes or so.
What coupons can I find for a melting pot?
A melting pot is an implement that is used to melt foods such as cheese or chocolate so that other food may be dipped in and eaten. Melting pots can be purchased at most major retailers such as Sears, Wal-Mart and Bed Bath and Beyond. Although there are no coupons for melting pots you should be able to obtain coupons for the individual retailer that you choose to purchase your melting pot through to gain a discount.
