Can I use bittersweet chocolate instead of semisweet?
Bittersweet/Semisweet They can be freely interchanged in most recipes, but expect variations in flavor.
Can I use Lindt dark chocolate for baking?
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Why is dark chocolate used in baking?
Dark vs. milk: Dark chocolate is less sweet, has more chocolate flavor, and helps to stabilize [desserts] because of the cocoa content. Milk chocolate is creamy and adds sweetness with a light chocolate flavor. I like dark chocolate for cakes because it has a strong flavor without the sweetness.
What kind of chocolate do pastry chefs use?
Today, Valrhona is the brand of chocolate and cocoa powder used by many pastry chefs and chocolatiers. The Cocoa Powder, available on Amazon, is Dutched cocoa, with an enhanced flavor and color, and it is best used for truffles or chocolate cream.
Can you use milk instead of water in brownie mix?
A few simple replacement ideas: Replace the water called for on the box with milk or heavy cream. Or try adding melted butter instead of oil. Add one extra egg to your mix to make your brownies more cakey. Make “better than anything” brownies by baking your brownies according to the package directors.
How long should I bake brownies?
Bake the brownies for 20-25 minutes. The brownies should still wobble slightly in the middle, as they will continue to cook for a little while when removed from the oven. An over-baked brownie is dry and crumbly, rather than moist and fudgy, so keep an eye on them. Let the brownies cool completely in their tin.
Should brownies gooey in the middle?
Fudgy brownies baked three minutes too short can be unpleasantly gooey; chewy brownies baked three minutes too long become tough and dry. Brownies are done when the toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs still clinging. It’s okay for the pick to look moist, but if you see wet batter, keep baking.
How far in advance can I make brownies?
Nigella’s classic Brownies (from HOW TO BE A DOMESTIC GODDESS) are moist and squidgy and should keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. However, if you are making them for a special event, such as a bake sale, then you may prefer to make them 1-2 days ahead to be sure that they are at their very best.