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The best method for melting chocolate without using coconut oil is to use a double boiler or a microwave.
The chocolate was a brown waterfall melting down the rock :)
Melting the chocolate chips was harder than she thought. The snow is melting.
To prevent thinning chocolate when melting it for baking or candy making, use low heat, stir constantly, and avoid adding any liquid to the chocolate.
To use a double boiler for melting chocolate, fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Place the top pot with the chocolate on top of the bottom pot. Stir the chocolate occasionally until it melts evenly. Be careful not to let any water get into the chocolate, as it can cause it to seize.
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flapjack and gingerbread
Most any kind of chocolate, when melted and tempered properly, can be molded. Do not use cooking chocolate, it's not the greatest for eating.
Not shortening. Use about one tablespoon of vegitable oil per pound of chocolate.
To effectively use a double boiler for melting chocolate, fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a simmer. Place the top pot with the chocolate on top of the bottom pot, making sure it doesn't touch the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until it melts evenly and smoothly. Be careful not to let any water or steam get into the chocolate, as it can cause it to seize.
In candy making paraffin wax is added to chocolate t raise the melting point of chocolate, it also makes the chocolate glossy. Perhaps the ratio can be found on a candy making site.
never mix oil and water or water with chocolate and if melting chocolate do not use wooden spoon as it retains water from washing