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Article: Cocoa butter holds the key to exceptional white chocolate.(Food)(Baking secrets)
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- Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
- Article date:
- February 14, 2007
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Byline: Annie Overboe
Thinking about white chocolate brings visions of sweet delights dancing before my eyes.
This delicious ingredient rarely fails to capture my attention on any dessert table. Yet few bakers understand the science behind white chocolate.
Before we explore the culinary wizardry of this special ingredient, let's answer the most basic question: Is white chocolate really a chocolate?
In my opinion, no, though as a die-hard dark chocoholic, I offer an admittedly conservative view of the topic.
Chocolate in its purest form originates from pulverized roasted cocoa beans. These dark, savory nuggets bring both cocoa ...