Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Why (and When) It’s Important to Bloom Cocoa Powder — Chocolate Tips from The Kitchn

Cocoa powder is a pantry superstar. Mild and unassuming next to those rich chocolate bars, it nevertheless offers surprising power — if you know how to use it right.

If you’ve spent any time baking with cocoa powder, you may have noticed recipes that call for the cocoa powder to be “bloomed” sometimes with hot water (or, in the case of our pantry cocoa brownies, in oil). Here’s what that really means, why it’s actually important for your chocolate dessert, and a few smart ways to do it.

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