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Chocolate making at home is easy. But, if you aren't careful, you can either end up with chocolate that is unsatisfactory or totally inedible. To prevent this, there are various things that you have to consider. So keep in mind from now on that chocolate is a very delicate substance and although it is delicious, if handled the wrong way, it can be quite awful.
Things to know about chocolate
If chocolate making at home is your ambition, then it will be good to know that there are already various references that teach people how to handle chocolate the right way. Below are just samples of a few things to know with regards to chocolate.
1. Take it easy on the water Water is a well known enemy of chocolate. The truth of the matter is that water and chocolate don't mix. So if you don't want to have chocolate that is grainy, then keep it free from water.
2. Use the right food color There are instances when you have to add a dash of color to your chocolate. In these cases, never use standard food coloring. The reason is that standard food coloring contains water and like what was stated, it is the enemy of chocolate. The alternative is to use powders or gel based colors.
3. Be careful how you wash the mold If you are using a chocolate mold for your creations, and then you should keep in mind to never wash it with soap after you are done. What you should do is to just clean it with plain tap water. This will prevent the stickiness from being washed off. Bur if it can't be avoided, then you can just swab the mold with vegetable oil the next time you use it.
4. Remove chocolate the right way The trick to successful chocolate making at home is to paying attention to detail. With this in mind, you have to know how to remove melted chocolate the right way. Now to do this, you should remove the melted chocolate from the freezer, tip it over and then give it a light tap.
Chocolate making at home is really a fun activity. Aside from the satisfaction of creating something delicious, you can also save a lot from making these treats on your own.
