Do you add wax to melted chocolate for dipping?

Table of Contents:

1. Do you add wax to melted chocolate for dipping?
2. Can Hershey Kisses be used for dipping?
3. Will seized chocolate set?
4. What do you add to chocolate chips when melting?
5. How much oil do you add to chocolate chips for dipping?
6. How do I make my chocolate fountain flow smoothly?
7. What chocolate is best for a chocolate fountain?
8. Can you use normal chocolate in a chocolate fountain?
9. Can you test chocolate fountain with water?

Do you add wax to melted chocolate for dipping?

Adding paraffin wax to melted chocolate gives it a glossy finish when it hardens. It also helps the chocolate remain solid at room temperature. Paraffin appears as an additive in some brands of candy bars to keep them from melting in your hand.

Can Hershey Kisses be used for dipping?

Nuke in a microwave san bowl on medium heat for 15 seconds, stir after each duration until the chocolate melts smoothly. Make sure to remove all foil wrap and choose kisses with a cocoa butter content that ranges between 32% to 39% to melt for dipping sauce. It will help to melt faster.

Will seized chocolate set?

If you are not ready to do that immediately, just scrape the seized mess onto a piece of wax or parchment paper or foil. Let it dry and harden (it will get ugly but this is no cause for alarm) and wrap it up until you need it. Then start over with fresh chocolate for your dipping project.

What do you add to chocolate chips when melting?

If you must add a liquid (such as heavy cream of milk) to chocolate, do so before the chocolate melts. Heat up the liquid first, then add the chocolate. The chocolate will melt more evenly and distribute into the liquid. Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat source immediately.

How much oil do you add to chocolate chips for dipping?

Add no more than 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for every 12 ounces of chocolate chips. Thoroughly mix the oil in until the chocolate chips have a sheen and the oil is no longer visible. microwave, you may want to start out with 30 seconds and then decrease to 10- or 15-second intervals.

How do I make my chocolate fountain flow smoothly?

In most cases, oil will be necessary to ensure a smooth, even flow of chocolate through your fondue fountain. A good estimate is ½ cup of vegetable oil per 5 pounds of chocolate. Add the oil directly to the chocolate chips or callets in the microwave safe ziplock bag or bowl prior to warming.

What chocolate is best for a chocolate fountain?

Belgian

Can you use normal chocolate in a chocolate fountain?

Yes, you can use any chocolate in a chocolate fountain, but it has to be formulated to have a lower viscosity, or in simpler terms make it runnier. If you add melted chocolate to a fountain without thinning it out, it will clog your machine.

Can you test chocolate fountain with water?

The chocolate DOES want to fall down, but the speed of the rise is somewhat faster than the speed of the fall due to the viscosity. Water, by contrast, would have no trouble winning that race.