Melted Chocolate
September 23, 2018
A double boiler, water bath, or bain-marie is the easiest way to melt chocolate on a stove. By not applying direct heat to the chocolate, you don’t risk burning the chocolate or having it clump up.
You can buy special pots that let you do a double boil method, or you can find a large heatproof bowl that is wider than your saucepan (that’s the method I’ve pictured here).
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Instructions
- Boil an inch of water in a saucepan.
- Turn the heat down to low, and place a large, heatproof, glass bowl that is wider than the saucepan on top of it. The bottom of the bowl should not touch the surface of the water.
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- Place the chocolate in the bowl. After a few minutes, stir the chocolate as it melts.
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- Keep stirring the chocolate occassionally to allow it to heat evenly.
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Written by Will Chiong who lives and works in New York building useful things.