How to Make Chocolate Butter Creams
Put the sugar, water, glucose and butter in a saucepan and place over heat., Stir until the sugar is melted., Pour on a damp marble and leave until cold., Cover the chocolate fondant with a bowl and let stand for thirty minutes. , Knead well and set...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Put the sugar
Cook to the soft ball degree, or 236 °F (113 °C). , Then pour on the melted quality dark chocolate, and with a spatula turn to a cream.
This process is longer than with the ordinary fondant. ,,, The mixture is now ready to be dropped into small molds. , When cold and removed from the molds, dip in the dipping chocolate.
When dropping the chocolate mixture into the molds, it should be just soft enough to run level on the top.
If too soft it will not hold its shape in coating. -
Step 2: glucose and butter in a saucepan and place over heat.
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Step 3: Stir until the sugar is melted.
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Step 4: Pour on a damp marble and leave until cold.
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Step 5: Cover the chocolate fondant with a bowl and let stand for thirty minutes.
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Step 6: Knead well and set back on the heat in a double boiler.
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Step 7: Add the vanilla and stir until melted.
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Step 8: Coat the chocolates.
Detailed Guide
Cook to the soft ball degree, or 236 °F (113 °C). , Then pour on the melted quality dark chocolate, and with a spatula turn to a cream.
This process is longer than with the ordinary fondant. ,,, The mixture is now ready to be dropped into small molds. , When cold and removed from the molds, dip in the dipping chocolate.
When dropping the chocolate mixture into the molds, it should be just soft enough to run level on the top.
If too soft it will not hold its shape in coating.
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