Cacao nibs have the bitter, complex flavor of unsweetened dark chocolate, with a firm but chewy texture similar to roasted coffee beans.Toast raw nibsin a dry skillet before you use them to tame the bitterness and give them a little nuttiness and even more crunch. How do you make cacao ni...
Melted unsweetened chocolate is often one of the key ingredients to baking gooeybrowniesand decadent chocolate cakes. In a pinch, you can substituteunsweetenedcocoa powder(not a sugary cocoa mix)—you just need to add butter, shortening or a flavorless oil like canola. Melt butter or shortening ...
Unsweetened chocolate bars can also be melted for dipping. Sugar may be added to taste after the chocolate has been melted. 2 Keep chocolate away from water. Even one stray drop of water can cause melting chocolate to seize, or harden, ruining its texture and consistency. Seized chocolate won...