Foolproof baking: 25 secrets revealed so you never mess up

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Melt chocolate in the microwave

Even major pastry chefs do so to save time and energy. For this method, put your chocolate pieces into a glass bowl and heat for 1 minute at 50% power, then continue melting it in 30-second intervals until it reaches the right consistency. Whatever you do, don't put any water in your chocolate! More tips on melting chocolate here.