Does a person really NEED a double boiler?!
What are the benefits of one!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Yes, There are many foods, ie Chocolate, Cheese, Sauces, that cannot reach a temperature of over 212 degree which is the boiling point of water!. Thus a double boiler enables the contents of the top part of the pan to NOT EXCEED 212 degrees!.
The above foods will be ruined if you do NOT use a double boiler to melt or make themWww@FoodAQ@Com
The above foods will be ruined if you do NOT use a double boiler to melt or make themWww@FoodAQ@Com
You don't need a formal one, a make-shift one works just as well!. But yes, if you melt chocolate or make delicate egg-butter sauces that can break if they get too hot, you need a double-boiler!. It's gentle heat using steam that is even all over, no hot spots like a pot can give you for delicate foods!. I put a pyrex glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water to make a double-boiler!. I'd never spend the $$ to buy one that fit inside a saucepan!. Just one more thing to have to store!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Unless you're a pastry chef or a chocolate maker, I'd say no!.
These days, most people put a metal mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water to get the same results as a double boiler!. That is fine for Hollandaise sauce, chocolate dishes, etc!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
These days, most people put a metal mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water to get the same results as a double boiler!. That is fine for Hollandaise sauce, chocolate dishes, etc!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
they are nice for steaming and melting things with out burning but you don't actually have to buy one!. i usually will use a pot and boil the water like normal and put a heat safe bowl on top of it or another pot but IT WILL BE HOT!.
i never actually went out and bought one or anythingWww@FoodAQ@Com
i never actually went out and bought one or anythingWww@FoodAQ@Com
To heat/cook sauces or dishes in which very high heat could spoil, or just holding them hot for very long time without overcooking!.
We have 2 big ones at work and I use them to make the gravy and custard ahead of serving time while I cook other things!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
We have 2 big ones at work and I use them to make the gravy and custard ahead of serving time while I cook other things!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
its so easy to melt choc in the microwave now but the thing is, when you need to keep something melted for a period of time, it a great way to keep nice and not have it seize up on youWww@FoodAQ@Com
never
you just need a heat proof bowl and a pot that will accomidate the size of the bowlWww@FoodAQ@Com
you just need a heat proof bowl and a pot that will accomidate the size of the bowlWww@FoodAQ@Com
sometimesWww@FoodAQ@Com
it depends on if you plan on making some dishes or ever melting your own chocolate!.Www@FoodAQ@Com