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Melt Chocolate

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Here are three methods to melt chocolate.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Melt in the Microwave: Place unwrapped chocolate in a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Heat until melted (about 1 to 2 minutes for one chocolate square).
  3. Add 10 seconds per extra square.
  4. Melt in the Double Boiler: Place unwrapped chocolate in top pan.
  5. Melt over hot water.
  6. Stir for 10 to 12 minutes until melted.
  7. Melt in the Saucepan: Place unwrapped chocolate in pan.
  8. Melt over very low heat.
  9. Stir constantly.

Tips:

  1. Moisture can cause chocolate to become stiff and lumpy.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon of shortening for each ounce of chocolate.
  3. Stir chocolate until smooth again.

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