Here are three methods to melt chocolate.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes
Here's How:
- Melt in the Microwave: Place unwrapped chocolate in a microwave-safe dish.
- Heat until melted (about 1 to 2 minutes for one chocolate square).
- Add 10 seconds per extra square.
- Melt in the Double Boiler: Place unwrapped chocolate in top pan.
- Melt over hot water.
- Stir for 10 to 12 minutes until melted.
- Melt in the Saucepan: Place unwrapped chocolate in pan.
- Melt over very low heat.
- Stir constantly.
Tips:
- Moisture can cause chocolate to become stiff and lumpy.
- Add 1 teaspoon of shortening for each ounce of chocolate.
- Stir chocolate until smooth again.
