tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post7125840415113722557..comments2020-07-23T06:20:05.109-07:00Comments on Barefoot Plumies is now CAB Cooks!!: Buckeye Candy RecipeCABhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03108581758717629963noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post-89197085706631349212008-12-24T14:01:00.000-08:002008-12-24T14:01:00.000-08:00Glad to hear the double boiler worked for you! I j...Glad to hear the double boiler worked for you! I just made a batch and "finally" added a picture.CABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108581758717629963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post-69236466949920825262008-12-14T20:48:00.000-08:002008-12-14T20:48:00.000-08:00Thanks for the double boiler tip. It worked great....Thanks for the double boiler tip. It worked great. The buckeye candies turned out tasty and my kids love them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post-55476188885484127792008-12-11T08:58:00.000-08:002008-12-11T08:58:00.000-08:00I feel I have better control with a double boiler....I feel I have better control with a double boiler. And you can set up a double boiler method using either a glass bowl or a stainless steel bowl that fits snuggly on top of a pot. Make sure the water never boils. Just want the water to be hot enough to melt the chocolate and that the bowl isn't touching the water. Be very careful not to get any water (not even a drop) into the chocolate or else it'll seize (turn grainy and become a large ugly mass). You won't be able to repair it for dipping but you can still use it for baking. Email me if this happens.<BR/><BR/>I've only used the microwave to melt chocolate once for another recipe but yes, you can do it that way. <BR/><BR/>Make sure you use a microwave-safe bowl. Even better a bowl that doesn't heat up too hot to the touch after heating for several minutes. <BR/><BR/>The thing with using microwaves is that it's very hard to give precise instructions on time and temp because microwaves vary so much. The amount of chocolate, its fat content also affects heating time. <BR/><BR/>Use a low power (around 50%) and use interval heating time to get it melted. Chocolate can hold its form even when melted. So stir between intervals to get a feel of how much has melted. This will also help incorporate the Crisco. You can always add a little more time to unmelted chocolate but once it's burnt, there's no saving it.<BR/><BR/>I couldn't find an exact time guide but a rough estimate is about 1 minute for 1 oz of chocolate, 3 minutes for 8 oz. I recommend 30 second intervals for under 2 lbs. Once the chocolate starts melting, it'll won't be long before the entire batch melts.<BR/><BR/>Take the chocolate out when it's almost completely melted. Even if there are some little chunks left, that's okay. Then stir until glossy and smooth, and all the chunks have melted.<BR/><BR/>While dipping, if the chocolate starts to get too thick, just reheat in the microwave to resoften. Just make sure you start with increments of 10 seconds or so until you get a feel for how long it takes (the shortest amount of time needed) to get the consistency you need. Remember to stir after heating.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and feel free to email with any questions.CABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108581758717629963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post-23753722282846240232008-12-11T08:19:00.000-08:002008-12-11T08:19:00.000-08:00I don't have a double boiler. Can I melt the choco...I don't have a double boiler. Can I melt the chocolate in the microwave? I really want to make this recipe for the holidays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post-37074828052951719582007-12-19T11:39:00.000-08:002007-12-19T11:39:00.000-08:00Welcome sweetthing and thanks so much for your fee...Welcome sweetthing and thanks so much for your feedback. I'm glad this recipe worked out for you. Have a great holiday!CABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108581758717629963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028895774693105397.post-37969517845873781722007-12-19T09:49:00.000-08:002007-12-19T09:49:00.000-08:00I have tried so many recipes for buckeyes but this...I have tried so many recipes for buckeyes but this is the one. I love it thank you so much.!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com