What is the easiest way to melt chocolate?

Table of Contents:

1. What is the easiest way to melt chocolate?
2. Do you add milk to melt chocolate?
3. Is it OK to melt chocolate in the microwave?
4. Can you taste burnt chocolate?
5. Why does chocolate explode in the microwave?
6. How do you make chocolate harden?

What is the easiest way to melt chocolate?

1: The Microwave Method (Aka the Quick-and-Easy Way)

1. Step 1: Chop chocolate into small pieces and place in microwave-safe bowl.
2. Step 2: Microwave at 70% power for 1 minute. ...
3. Step 3: Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has fully melted.

Do you add milk to melt chocolate?

Chocolate can be safely melted with a small amount of liquid, such as milk, cream, butter, or alcohol if they are placed in the pan or bowl together (the same time). Cold liquids should never be added to melted chocolate, as they can cause the chocolate to seize.

Is it OK to melt chocolate in the microwave?

Melting chocolate in the microwave isn't totally without perils. As the heat from a microwave can be fairly fierce and starts from within, you must make sure that you pause cooking every 20 to 30 seconds to give it a stir – otherwise your chocolate could burn, and burnt chocolate has a terrible flavour.

Can you taste burnt chocolate?

First, taste it. If it tastes burnt, you'll have to bin it and start again. If it tastes good, then transfer it to a clean, cool bowl and stir in some new chopped chocolate to cool it down. If the chocolate is still thick, add a few drops of coconut or vegetable oil.

Why does chocolate explode in the microwave?

This is because the microwave oven needs moisture to absorb the microwaves. You probably already know that if you run the oven empty then it will spark, because there is nothing to absorb the microwaves. Quite quickly the chocolate will warm and soften and then there is moisture and the chocolate melts quickly.

How do you make chocolate harden?

There is not much of a secret or trick to dipping something in chocolate and getting it to harden, actually. Simply melt semisweet chocolate by itself or with a little cream or butter. Dip, then refrigerate. When the chocolate is cooled, it hardens.