Work melted couverture chocolate by cooling it, then warming it, according to a very precise temperature curve. The operation is also known as tempering.Directions:1. Chop up the chocolate (or use pistoles) and place in a bowl. Melt in a double boiler at:• 131°F (55°C) for black chocolate,• 113°F (45°C) for milk chocolate and white chocolate.Stir regularly to distribute the heat. Check the temperature with a thermometer. Make sure water from the double boiler does not drip into the chocolate.2. Set aside 1/4 of the melted chocolate.3. Next place the bowl in cold water and, stirring constantly, lower the temperature to the point before it sets:• 82-84°F (28-29°C) for black chocolate,• 81-82°F (27-28°C) for milk chocolate,• 79-81°F (26-27°C) for white chocolate.Hold the tip of the thermometer in the chocolate to monitor the temperature.4. Replace the bowl on the double boiler. Gradually add the melted chocolate set aside, and warm gently, stirring constantly, to attain the correct temperature for use, which should not exceed:• 88-90°F (31-32°C) for black chocolate,• 84-86°F (29-30°C) for milk chocolate,• 82-84°F (28-29°C) for white chocolate.Control the temperature with a thermometer.5. Leave the bowl on the double boiler and maintain the chocolate at the correct temperature.
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