Use the microwave to learn how to temper chocolate.
Prepare: 5 minutesmins
Bake: 5 minutesmins
Total Time: 10 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
8oz(226g) dark chocolate
Instructions
In a microwave safe bowl, heat 3/4 of chocolate for 20 seconds and stir.
Repeat this step until most of the chocolate is melted. Check the temperature. If you are close to 114-118F (46-48C) start heating in 5 second intervals, stirring between each cycle and rechecking temperature as it can heat quickly in the end stages and burn.
Add in the remain chocolate. Continue to stir until the temperature drops to 88-89F (31C.) Your chocolate is now in temper and ready to use.
Notes
Any amount of chocolate can be used, but in general, it is not recommended to melt less than 3 oz at a time as smaller amounts scorch easily.You can easily do this on a stove top with a double boiler, just make sure to watch out for moisture and remove from heat when it gets to temperature.