What can I substitute for semi-sweet chocolate chips?

Table of Contents:

1. What can I substitute for semi-sweet chocolate chips?
2. How do you keep chocolate chips from sinking in batter?
3. Can I bake with eating chocolate?
4. What is the function of chocolate chips in baking?
5. What kind of chocolate is for melting?

What can I substitute for semi-sweet chocolate chips?

Combine one ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate and one Tablespoon of sugar, and use in place of one ounce of semi-sweet chocolate. This will maintain the proper sweetness in your recipe, while giving you a chocolate that melts well.

How do you keep chocolate chips from sinking in batter?

Simply tossing chocolate chips in a little flour or a bit of cake mix will help suspend them in your batter, Suz. The flour trick works to help keep other garnishes from sinking too. Try it with nuts, dried fruits, and fresh berries before folding them into your cake, cupcake, or muffin batter.

Can I bake with eating chocolate?

Yes, normal eating chocolate can widely be used as a substitute for baking chocolate in almost any recipe. However, due to the fact that eating chocolate already has quite a bit of sugar added to it, you may want to reduce the sugar in your recipe accordingly.

What is the function of chocolate chips in baking?

Sold in a bag and measured by volume (i.e. 1 cup/250 mL), chocolate chips are designed to hold their shape when stirred into a batter or dough, like in Chocolate Chip Cookies. They often contain ingredients like soy lecithin that helps the chip hold its shape and stay in place within the recipe.

What kind of chocolate is for melting?

Couverture chocolates have been specifically designed to use as a coating, with a minimum of 31% cocoa butter, so they're easy to temper even if you're unfamiliar with the process. Brands like Valrhona, Callebaut, Cocoa Barry, and Scharffen Berger are easy to find in gourmet grocery stores or specialty shops.