Coloring and Flavoring Coatings and Chocolate
Welcome to our guide on coloring and flavoring chocolate and coatings! In this tutorial, we'll show you simple ways to add delicious flavors and vibrant colors to your confections. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, these techniques will help you create treats that look and taste amazing. Let's get started on enhancing your chocolates and coatings!
Learn how to add delicious flavors and vibrant colors to your chocolates and coatings with our simple guide. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike!
Instructions
FLAVORING CHOCOLATE AND COATINGS - If you want to flavor your chocolate or candy coating, you MUST use oils or concentrated flavors. Extracts CAN NOT be used. (They are water based and may thicken and ruin your chocolate and coatings.) We recommend adding 12-15 drops per pound.
COLORING CHOCOLATE AND COATINGS - If you want an exact color you may add candy color which is oil based. Cake colorings are water based and can ruin your candy. Caution: To much coloring can stain tongues and give a bitter taste. Start with a shade close to the color you are desiring. Example - you want royal blue - start with the blue chocolate, and add blue candy color. Do not start with white. Black - start with cocoa dark and add black color. Be sure to have paramount crystals on hand.
If your candy coating seizes, save it by adding 1-2 tbsp of paramount crystals per pound. Microwave in 15-20 second bursts, stirring until fluid. This is NOT a guaranteed fix but an attemp to save the chocolate.
