which is easier for candy melts? dbl boiler method or microwave method?

Question

there's alot of detail in the new molds i have which require different colors, does the dbl boiler method keep the candy melty longer? and wut should the consistency b when "painting" in 'features of the face' ?

Answer 1

Double boiler definitely. Once the candy melts, the water keeps it melted. However if the water gets too hot, the candy can clump, if that happens put a tiny amount of shortening and stir. Once the candy melts, turn off the heat and just use the chocolate like that. The consistency should be liquidy, for molds, you can use a paintbrush, or lollipop sticks to paint the features. Freeze them first, then add the remainder of the chocolate.

I made candy in molds every holiday, sometimes up to 4 different double boilers with 4 different colors. I find that the double boiler is your best best. It takes a while though, the water should be tepid, but if its too hot, the chocolate will harden again. Good luck.

Answer 2

If you are looking for speed the microwave will work but ou can't always judge how long you need to nuke the candy for it to become melty.

Using a double boiler is slower but it gives you control of the consistency of your candy and it will stay melty longer if you use a double boiler.

Answer 3

For a quick method it's the microwave, but for more control it's the double-boiler. And, yes, the double-boiler method is a real help in keeping the candy melted longer.

Consistency? The candy melts just have to be warm enough to work with, so you may have to adjust it as you work. You must refrigerate, or at least let set, between color changes, or the colors will run together.

Here are some tips & instructions on painting.

Painting Details:
Adding color details to candies makes them more realistic & much more fun! For large areas of color, it's best to paint the melted candy right in the mold before the whole candy is molded using a decorator brush. Or, for very small details like vines, mouths & messages, melted candy should be piped onto molded candies using a parchment bag with a small hole cut in the tip.

1. Melt desired Candy Melts colors in the microwave, in a double boiler, or by using a Candy Melting Plate. With decorator brush, paint areas of candy molds with melted candy.

2. Refrigerate mold a few seconds until candy is firm, repeating for each additional color.

3. Fill mold to top with melted candy, tap, refrigerate until firm & unmold. For best results, always fill in one section of the mold at a time & let set before adding additional colors.

Piping Details:
Piping is the way you can add designs or details by controlled squeezing of melted candy, icing, etc., from a decorating bag. Just squeeze from the bag onto your molded candy. It's easy to add hair, facial features, clothes or other designs to candy. When using parchment bags: Follow Parchment Triangles package instructions to prepare one bag for each color. Melt the candy separately before placing in parchment bags, then spoon it into bags. Using scissors, cut a small opening in tip and squeeze candy on molded candy. You can also reheat candy if it hardens in the bag by placing the bag back in the microwave or on a warming tray.

Answer 4

Double Boiler is the most effective method.

Answer 5

dbl boiler so u wont burn the candy

Answer 6

dbl boiler

Answer 7

double boiler and the consistency should be like pudding