A Bakers Guide to Chocolate

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Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate? Can I use Dutch cocoa in all my recipes calling for cocoa?

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Understanding the difference in chocolate and how they are used is essential to baking. In this Bakers Guide to Chocolate we will identify the characteristics of those chocolates used in baking.

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Let’s Start With Cocoa

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Bitter Baking Chocolate

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Sweet Baking Chocolate

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Milk Chocolate

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A Bakers Guide to Chocolate

Have you ever wondered what’s the difference between bittersweet chocolate and semisweet chocolate? Can I use Dutch cocoa in all my recipes calling for cocoa?

Understanding the difference in chocolate and how they are used is essential to baking. In this Bakers Guide to Chocolate we will identify the characteristics of those chocolates used in baking.

Let’s Start With Cocoa

Bitter Baking Chocolate

Sweet Baking Chocolate

Sweet baking chocolate, both bittersweet and semisweet chocolate have sugar added. These products must contain 35 to 50% cocoa butter but may have as little as 15% chocolate liquor.

Milk Chocolate

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