Excessive heat can easily burn chocolate or make it grainy.
This method is the simplest four-step way to melt chocolate the right way.
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What You Need
Heres what youll need to perfectly melt chocolate without burning it.
Place the Bowl Over a Saucepan of Simmering WaterBring 1-inch of water to a simmer in your saucepan.
Stir the ChocolateStir chocolate occasionally as it softens.
