What can I add to chocolate to make it thinner?

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1. What can I add to chocolate to make it thinner?
2. Can I use Hershey Kisses as melting chocolate?
3. Can I use any chocolate for melting?
4. Why does chocolate get hard when melting?
5. Why is my chocolate seizing?
6. How do you melt chocolate without seizing it?

What can I add to chocolate to make it thinner?

Add oil, butter, or shortening to thin a small amount of chocolate. The best way to thin chocolate is with the addition of a fat. The exact amount of oil you will need will depend on the thickness of your chocolate and your desired consistency. Start by stirring in just a little splash, then add more if you need to.

Can I use Hershey Kisses as melting chocolate?

You may use Hershey chocolate kisses instead of chocolate chips as substitute. ... Hershey kisses do not melt very well because they are coated with wax to help maintain the shape when melted. Nuke in a microwave san bowl on medium heat for 15 seconds, stir after each duration until the chocolate melts smoothly.

Can I use any chocolate for melting?

All chocolate will melt, but not all chocolate will resolidify nicely. Often, after chocolate melts it develops as dull, almost chalky appearance. It can also be brittle, rather than snappy. Good melting chocolate will melt at low temperatures and become smooth if done correctly.

Why does chocolate get hard when melting?

Overheating chocolate (anything over 46°C will do it), adding cold substances or getting any liquid (even a teaspoon) into melted chocolate can make chocolate seize up in this way because the sugars in the chocolate lump together and separate from the fat, rather than harmoniously melding together as happens in ...

Why is my chocolate seizing?

Chocolate is prone to seizing or tightening up. It happens when you overheat and burn it (in which case you must toss the chocolate out and start over) and when you let the chocolate come in contact with a little moisture—which is why we are always taught to keep chocolate dry.

How do you melt chocolate without seizing it?

I recommend heating on very low heat being extra patient. I also find that adding another tablespoon of shortening helps thin out the chocolate a bit and prevent it from seizing up. My favorite white chocolate for melting is Ghiradelli white melting wafers.