How to Melt Chocolate

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[Instructor] Melting chocolate.

Many dessert recipes call for melted chocolate,

and it is such a simple thing to do once you learn how.

The first thing we'll do is create

a makeshift double boiler, which is a pot

with hot simmering water, and a heat-proof bowl

sitting over the pot that does not touch the hot water.

Our chocolate chips or coarsely chopped chocolate

are in the bowl and will start melting.

By the way, if your recipe calls for melting chocolate

with another ingredient, add it now

at the beginning of the melting.

You'll want to melt the chocolate at low temperatures,

so never let your chocolate temperature

get above 115 degrees Fahrenheit.

If the chocolate becomes too hot

it will become grainy and scorched.

Using a wooden spoon, we'll just gently stir our chocolate

to make sure it melts evenly, very important.

Don't let any water get into the chocolate,

because it will make it grainy.

If this does happen, a little vegetable oil

can help smooth out the chocolate,

but this will definitely affect the taste.

We'll just continue to stir until the chocolate

is completely melted and smooth.

This looks perfect, if the melted chocolate is to be

part of a recipe, just store it at room temperature

until you are ready to use it.

For us, we'll serve ours over some ice cream.

Looks delicious.