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Step 4Techniques: Dipping the strawberries
An assembly line is a good idea when preparing to dip the strawberries. First attempts will most likely result in chocolate dripping so try to position the styrofoam, strawberries and chocolate dip close together. I included a picture to illustrate this.
Warning: Don't place styrofoam near a hot burner, it's just not smart. Also, steam burns hurt really bad, so take proper precautions. This is what the paper towel in the colander is for, it directs steam away from your hands when dipping. It would be smart to use gloves. I am not liable for any injuries or accidents that might occur.
Dipping strawberries is a little more involved than one might think. Rather than just dipping in chocolate and sticking them in the styrofoam, a certain finesse here makes a tremendous difference. Looking back at my pictures I determined that I was not adequately showing the technique. I took a strawberry I had left over and filmed a short video demonstrating the technique. It's normally not this sloppy!
Caption: Begin by picking up a strawberry by the toothpick. Now is your last chance to move the leaves from the body. Pinch large leaves in your fingers to keep them out of the chocolate. Dip the strawberry while rolling the toothpick between your fingers. This evenly coats the fruit in chocolate. Now for the finesse--gently move the fruit in and out of the chocolate mix while progressively becoming more shallow in your depth. The cohesive nature of the chocolate dip will pull away any excess on the fruit. When you approach the tip of the strawberry, go ahead and completely remove the fruit while simultaneously rolling the toothpick in your fingers and rolling your wrist to an upright position. This method will leave a smooth skin of chocolate and a decorative top.
When you have the freshly dipped strawberry, stick its toothpick into the styrofoam block, and repeat the process. Start on one edge of the styrofoam work your way to the opposite end, in this way you will not collide with any of your hard work. After every third or so strawberry give the chocolate a good stir or the chocolate closest to the hot bowl will begin to cook and subsequently ruin your dip.
Note: You might have noticed the knife sticking in the dipping bowl. My roommate locked me out of my dorm so I had to stick with what I had on me. Yes, it was cleaned.
Warning: Don't place styrofoam near a hot burner, it's just not smart. Also, steam burns hurt really bad, so take proper precautions. This is what the paper towel in the colander is for, it directs steam away from your hands when dipping. It would be smart to use gloves. I am not liable for any injuries or accidents that might occur.
Dipping strawberries is a little more involved than one might think. Rather than just dipping in chocolate and sticking them in the styrofoam, a certain finesse here makes a tremendous difference. Looking back at my pictures I determined that I was not adequately showing the technique. I took a strawberry I had left over and filmed a short video demonstrating the technique. It's normally not this sloppy!
Caption: Begin by picking up a strawberry by the toothpick. Now is your last chance to move the leaves from the body. Pinch large leaves in your fingers to keep them out of the chocolate. Dip the strawberry while rolling the toothpick between your fingers. This evenly coats the fruit in chocolate. Now for the finesse--gently move the fruit in and out of the chocolate mix while progressively becoming more shallow in your depth. The cohesive nature of the chocolate dip will pull away any excess on the fruit. When you approach the tip of the strawberry, go ahead and completely remove the fruit while simultaneously rolling the toothpick in your fingers and rolling your wrist to an upright position. This method will leave a smooth skin of chocolate and a decorative top.
When you have the freshly dipped strawberry, stick its toothpick into the styrofoam block, and repeat the process. Start on one edge of the styrofoam work your way to the opposite end, in this way you will not collide with any of your hard work. After every third or so strawberry give the chocolate a good stir or the chocolate closest to the hot bowl will begin to cook and subsequently ruin your dip.
Note: You might have noticed the knife sticking in the dipping bowl. My roommate locked me out of my dorm so I had to stick with what I had on me. Yes, it was cleaned.
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Mar 20, 2009. 11:07 PMLemonLily
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Also to be green, try and use reusable things.
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Aug 13, 2009. 1:39 PMDarcy777
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Obviously
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