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Is it possible to make chocolate?
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Is it possible to make your own chocolate from scratch? I'm guessing it's made from something like lard, sugar, cocoa and milk? Does anyone know? I think it would be great to make them and give as Xmas presents.
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Have a look at this:
http://www.seventypercent.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=129
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I'm not sure I could be bothered to make chocolate itself but I have made chocolate truffles and packaged them up for Christmas pressies before now, went down a treat. I think St Delia probably has a recipe on her site for starters. You could also do fudge, coconut ice,Turkish delight, etc etc for a selection of goodies.0
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I have made my own chocolates (not the chocolate itself) in the past and in the process I found this site www.homechocolatefactory.com. Intending to get some chocolate lolly moulds, sticks etc...for xmas for the girls to mess around with.Baby Year 1: Oh dear...on the move
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frugalfairy wrote:I'm not sure I could be bothered to make chocolate itself but I have made chocolate truffles and packaged them up for Christmas pressies before now, went down a treat. I think St Delia probably has a recipe on her site for starters. You could also do fudge, coconut ice,Turkish delight, etc etc for a selection of goodies.
Indeed, she does.... here
They're incredibly easy and absolutely yummy. Once you get the hang of the combinations, you can make up your own flavours
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I love that recipe on Delia's site. I might try that one out. Does anyone know what's the best chocolate to use in the recipe?2008 Comping ChallengeWon so far - £3010 Needed - £230Debt free since Oct 20040
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Any brand of dark chocolate, but with the highest possible percentage of cocoa solids - at least 75% and preferably 80% if you can get it. I generally use Lindt Excellence.
Others will share their suggestions, but check the percentage of cocoa solids on the label when you buy.Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac0
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