Modeling Chocolate
Directions
- 1Measure out 6 ounces of candy melts using a scale.
- 2Measure out 6 ounces of candy melts using a scale.
- 3Measure out 6 ounces of candy melts using a scale.
- 4Put the candy melts in the microwave for one minute, then stir well.
- 5Put the candy melts in the microwave for one minute, then stir well.
- 6Put the candy melts in the microwave for one minute, then stir well.
- 7Put the melted candy melts back in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted.
- 8Put the melted candy melts back in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted.
- 9Put the melted candy melts back in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted.
- 10Add oil-based food coloring to the melted candy melts to reach the desired color.
- 11Add oil-based food coloring to the melted candy melts to reach the desired color.
- 12Add oil-based food coloring to the melted candy melts to reach the desired color.
- 13Add two tablespoons (or one fluid ounce) of light corn syrup.
- 14Add two tablespoons (or one fluid ounce) of light corn syrup.
- 15Add two tablespoons (or one fluid ounce) of light corn syrup.
- 16Mix well until a Play-Doh-like consistency is formed. This sets up quickly, so work fast.
- 17Mix well until a Play-Doh-like consistency is formed. This sets up quickly, so work fast.
- 18Mix well until a Play-Doh-like consistency is formed. This sets up quickly, so work fast.
- 19Remove the mixture from the bowl and place it on a piece of saran wrap.
- 20Remove the mixture from the bowl and place it on a piece of saran wrap.
- 21Remove the mixture from the bowl and place it on a piece of saran wrap.
- 22Fold the saran wrap over the mixture and press it flat.
- 23Fold the saran wrap over the mixture and press it flat.
- 24Fold the saran wrap over the mixture and press it flat.
- 25Let the mixture rest at room temperature for about an hour or overnight.
- 26Let the mixture rest at room temperature for about an hour or overnight.
- 27Let the mixture rest at room temperature for about an hour or overnight.
- 28Knead the modeling chocolate until it becomes soft and supple. Add fondant for more stretch if needed.
- 29Knead the modeling chocolate until it becomes soft and supple. Add fondant for more stretch if needed.
- 30Knead the modeling chocolate until it becomes soft and supple. Add fondant for more stretch if needed.
- 31Store the modeling chocolate in sealed Ziploc bags to keep it from hardening.
- 32Store the modeling chocolate in sealed Ziploc bags to keep it from hardening.
- 33Store the modeling chocolate in sealed Ziploc bags to keep it from hardening.
- 34Cut a portion of modeling chocolate and microwave it for 5 seconds before using it in silicone molds.
- 35Cut a portion of modeling chocolate and microwave it for 5 seconds before using it in silicone molds.
- 36Cut a portion of modeling chocolate and microwave it for 5 seconds before using it in silicone molds.
- 37Press the warmed modeling chocolate into silicone molds and let it set for a few minutes.
- 38Press the warmed modeling chocolate into silicone molds and let it set for a few minutes.
- 39Press the warmed modeling chocolate into silicone molds and let it set for a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces candy melts
- 6 ounces candy melts
- 6 ounces candy melts
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 oil-based food coloring
- 1 oil-based food coloring
- 1 oil-based food coloring
Equipment
scalemicrowavespoonbowlsaran wraprolling pin (optional)silicone molds