I personally use Peters Burgundy (semi-sweet), Peter's Ultra (milk chocolate), and Callebaut dark, milk, and white chocolate callets for my chocolate making, but there are many other delicious brands of chocolate. Choose the chocolate you like to eat. Everyone enjoys different flavors so you...
I love and use silicone molds for hot and cold applications like mousse, cakes etc. However, I don't find them practical for making filled chocolate - they just aren't rigid enough to work with, in my opinion. However, they are a great option for solid chocolate and chocolate decorations...
Below, I will show you how to melt compound chocolate using a water bath in an electric skillet. It is my favorite way to melt candy melts for a day of lollipop-making. How to melt confectionery coating using an electric skillet? Fill an electric skillet with some hot water and set ...
Spray the mold with non-stick cooking spray. Flexible plastic molds do not need a release agent to remove the dried resin, but it’s a good idea if you are using an egg carton or some other type of household object as the mold. Fill the mold halfway with the mixed polyester resin. ...
Make the cake mix according to the directions on the box in a large bowl. Spoon the donut batter into a piping bag (or Ziploc bag), cut off the tip of the bag, and add the batter into the donut molds. You don’t want to overfill the mold. Just fill them approximately ½ full...
Shave chocolate into small pieces. Place shavings in measuring cup. Add shortening. Use 1 teaspoon of shortening for every 2 ounces of chocolate. Fill a saucepan one-quarter full (about 1 inch deep) with warm, not hot, water. Place measuring cup in water to melt chocolate, stirring freque...
The Aztecs called chocolate xocoatl (thought to mean "bitter water") and often added spices like chili and vanilla for flavoring before mixing it with water into a frothy beverage. Kings and other royals sucked it down because they believed chocolate could fill them with power and good health...
Place fresh or frozen fruit right inside of the popsicle molds. You can use whatever fruit you prefer! If the fruit is too big, just chop it down a little. Pour the coconut water or juice to the fill line and freeze. Chunky Fruit Recipe to Try Rainbow Popsicles How to Make Creamy...
(thought to mean "bitterwater") and often added spices like chili and vanilla for flavoring before mixing it with water into a frothy beverage. Kings and other royals sucked it down because they believed chocolate could fill them with power and good health. Chocolate wasn't just a food, ...
Note: To speed up the process, soak crayons in tub of water first. To slow down the process (and keep little hands occupied), don’t soak. Break or cut crayons into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces. Arrange crayon chunks in silicone molds. You’ll want to slightly overfill the molds. ...