How do you melt chocolate?

mrbadexample

I put the chocolate in a Pyrex bowl, put that on top of a saucepan of just-boiled water, with the heat turned off. Wander off for a bit, then remember what I was doing, and it's about ready by then.

teasleym

I got one of these from IKEA and its perfect to sit over a saucepan and melt my chocolate, its easier to use than a pyrex bowl too as it has a handle.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60112537

Its one of my favourite kitchen items, and I bake chocolate brownies a lot so I use it loads!

MaggieBaking

teasleym.. I love it!

julietiff

teasleym wrote: »

I got one of these from IKEA and its perfect to sit over a saucepan and melt my chocolate, its easier to use than a pyrex bowl too as it has a handle.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60112537

Its one of my favourite kitchen items, and I bake chocolate brownies a lot so I use it loads!

I likey a lot- but out of stock

squeakysue

I do it in the microwave in a large plastic bowl in short 30 sec blasts and mix around to make sure it's even

julietiff

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STABIL-Double-boiler-insert-/150584039861?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Kitchen_Cookware_GL&hash=item230f8219b5

The double boiler on Ebay.

silly_moo

Thanks a lot everyone!

I used my pyrex measuring jug in the microwave. Did it in short blasts so it took a while. I'll have a think and maybe invest in the double boiler as it requires less effort. But until then... pyrex!

Silaqui

I usually do it in a plastic bowl over a pan of water, the bowl hasn't melted or anything! Also depending what you are making, a smidgin of butter in with the choc can help make it a bit glossier.
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