Did you know that you can make your own chocolate, from cocoa, using a pan? Learn how to make homemade chocolate from scratch.
Chocolate is one of the tastiest sweets there is. And most people certainly agree. Some prefer the traditional, others, however, more bitter. Learn how to make chocolate.
It is not always good to eat ready-made chocolate, in order to avoid industrial elements. Excessive sugar, dyes and preservatives.
Check out some recipes on how to make chocolate, which will definitely make you want some:
How to make dark chocolate
To make dark chocolate, you will need a cup of cocoa powder, half a cup of coconut oil, 4 tablespoons of honey. Half a tablespoon of vanilla extract, a quarter cup of powdered sugar, a quarter cup of agave syrup or 3 to 6 drops of liquid stevia. In such a way that, with this amount, your recipe will yield approximately 280 grams of chocolate.
Melt half a cup of coconut oil in a pan over low heat. It has a low melting point, so this step only takes a few seconds. Stir constantly so the oil doesn’t stick. Preferably, use stainless steel utensils to make cleaning easier later on.
Use a spoon and add the honey to the pan and then add the vanilla. Mix in the melted oil until they form a very thin syrup. Leave it on low heat; if the oil gets too hot, it can ruin the flavor of the chocolate.
If you wish, you can use another type of sweetener, such as icing sugar or stevia, adding them together with the honey and vanilla.
Then, add the cocoa powder little by little and keep stirring the pan with a spoon to distribute the powder. Either way, if you use a whisk, you can mix the cocoa more easily.
Finishing the preparation
Remove from heat and continue stirring as it thickens. As soon as the chocolate takes on a darker and more homogeneous color, it will be ready. In addition to having a slightly shiny surface.
Transfer the still hot chocolate to a non-stick surface and let it cool. Carefully, without a doubt, pour the chocolate onto a baking tray (lined in baking paper). Using a spatula, spread into an even layer 0.5 cm thick. You can also put the chocolate in alternative molds, whatever you think is best.
Leave it freezing for an hour. Store ready in the refrigerator. The approximate shelf life of dark chocolate is two years. If it starts to melt or get soft, just put it back in the fridge at any time.
How to make milk chocolate
Likewise, here are the ingredients on how to make it with milk. You will use three-quarters of a cup of cocoa butter. Three-quarters of a cup (80 grams) of cocoa powder. A quarter cup of powdered milk, or the milk you normally use, such as soy, almond or coconut milk. A cup of powdered sugar, a cup of agave syrup or 2 teaspoons of liquid stevia. This recipe yields, on average, 340 grams of chocolate.
Fill a pan halfway with water and place over medium heat. Then, place a bowl in the opening of the pan, the steam will heat the bowl, allowing you to mix the ingredients without burning them.
The water must be at a hot temperature, however, it cannot reach a boil. Otherwise, the chocolate may burn. A special pan should be used to avoid having to set up an improvised bain-marie.
In the meantime, melt 140 grams of cocoa butter in the heated bowl. Stir the butter to make it melt faster. You can find cocoa butter in health food stores or large supermarkets. Sift 80 grams of cocoa powder over the melted butter. Add it little by little to avoid clumping. Mix the ingredients until completely dissolved.
Finishing the preparation
After adding a quarter cup of powdered milk and 100 grams of sugar, stir the mixture well so that the ingredients are incorporated. After adding the powdered milk, it will acquire a lighter color.
Remove the bowl from the steamer and stir until it thickens. Mix the contents well. In the end, it should be homogeneous, but a little thin. It thickens as it hardens.
Pour it onto a surface or molds. Afterwards, let it harden in the fridge for an hour. After that, cut into bars. Milk chocolate lasts approximately one year.
Tips
- It takes practice. The more you practice, not only will it become tastier, but also more perfect;
- Eat chocolate in its natural form;
- Make homemade chocolate and give it as a gift at Easter, especially, it will definitely be a great gift.
Materials
In this sense, for the bitter, you will use a small pan (non-stick), a whisk or metal spoon, baking tray, spatula and, finally, baking paper.
In summary, for the milk you will need a small saucepan, water, a small bowl, a whisk or metal spoon, a baking tray and baking paper.
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