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Almond Bark Tips
Before you even start this procedure - Chop your almond bark into small pieces. It is easier to melt almond bark when it has been cut into smaller pieces.
*Be sure to melt the almond bark slowly or over low heat. If the almond bark gets too hot, it will seize up and become unusable.
*Use a plastic fork with the middle tines removed to dip item into the chocolate, tapping off the excess coating.
If using a double boiler, allow the water in the bottom pan to steam, but not come to a full boil.
If you're melting the chocolate in the microwave, melt in about 20-30 second increments, stirring between each interval.
Melting Almond Bark is quite simple when using the microwave method.
Coloring Almond Bark is just as simple when using the correct OIL-BASED food coloring. Wilton Candy Colors are best for coloring - These are oil-based.
If you use other food colorings such as a gel or icing colors [that are water based] it will cause the almond bark to ceize-up and you will have to start over.
** To thin the almond bark coating - Add a teaspoon or two of Crisco or coconut oil when melting - DO NOT use liquid cooking oil; you've got to use a fat that will be hard when cold. ** You can also buy a paraffin type additive [paraffin wax] in specialty stores for this purpose.
You can usually keep the pre-melted almond bark for about 2 weeks, as long as it is covered with plastic wrap. Just re-heat/re-melt when ready for more sweets.
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*Be sure to melt the almond bark slowly or over low heat. If the almond bark gets too hot, it will seize up and become unusable.
*Use a plastic fork with the middle tines removed to dip item into the chocolate, tapping off the excess coating.
If using a double boiler, allow the water in the bottom pan to steam, but not come to a full boil.
If you're melting the chocolate in the microwave, melt in about 20-30 second increments, stirring between each interval.
Melting Almond Bark is quite simple when using the microwave method.
Coloring Almond Bark is just as simple when using the correct OIL-BASED food coloring. Wilton Candy Colors are best for coloring - These are oil-based.
If you use other food colorings such as a gel or icing colors [that are water based] it will cause the almond bark to ceize-up and you will have to start over.
** To thin the almond bark coating - Add a teaspoon or two of Crisco or coconut oil when melting - DO NOT use liquid cooking oil; you've got to use a fat that will be hard when cold. ** You can also buy a paraffin type additive [paraffin wax] in specialty stores for this purpose.
You can usually keep the pre-melted almond bark for about 2 weeks, as long as it is covered with plastic wrap. Just re-heat/re-melt when ready for more sweets.
25 of the Best Easy Christmas Candy Recipes And Tips! - LivingOnADime
17 Insanely Delicious Quick And Easy Christmas Candy Recipes - the SeamanMom
