Please PLEASE stop using table salt to cook with...

[anthrax]

Valrhona rocks

Topo bad you don't find it anywhere

 

[obiwan9962]

Valrhona rocks

Topo bad you don't find it anywhere

i'm a diehard calleubault fan

 

[anthrax]

i'm a diehard calleubault fan

Callebaut with no extra 'L'
It's from belgium

BTW I have a question for you cocoa expert

what the difference between regular and Dutch-processed cocoa ?
I know there is something about acidity (and a bit stronger taste) but I don't remember which one to use with dairy deserts

 

[ChefWide]

Callebaut with no extra 'L'
It's from belgium

BTW I have a question for you cocoa expert

what the difference between regular and Dutch-processed cocoa ?
I know there is something about acidity (and a bit stronger taste) but I don't remember which one to use with dairy deserts

Dutch processed has been Alkalized to offset the natural acidity of cocoa solids, which can be bitter. Its darker, more smoove and rich, generally better IMHO.

Natural cocoa has the tendency to screw up any recipe that calls for for baking soda (alkaline) because of its nearly neutral pH, so you have to use dutch processed with baking powder unless you add a pretty serious acidifyer.

SO..... if the recipe says 'use Dutch Processed Cocoa powder' , you should use it or you will mess with the levening agent pH ratio ballance, they are not just being fancy schmancy, it really does matter.

 

[anthrax]

Dutch processed has been Alkalized to offset the natural acidity of cocoa solids, which can be bitter. Its darker, more smoove and rich, generally better IMHO.

Natural cocoa has the tendency to screw up any recipe that calls for for baking soda (alkaline) because of its nearly neutral pH, so you have to use dutch processed with baking powder unless you add a pretty serious acidifyer.

SO..... if the recipe says 'use Dutch Processed Cocoa powder' , you should use it or you will mess with the levening agent pH ratio ballance, they are not just being fancy schmancy, it really does matter.

Very Interesting
Thanks Chef

And if I just want to add some flavor to my milk/yogurt + protein powder
which cocoa (Dutch processed or regular) do you recommend ?

 

[georgie24]

thanks for the tip!!

 

[ChefWide]

Very Interesting
Thanks Chef

And if I just want to add some flavor to my milk/yogurt + protein powder
which cocoa (Dutch processed or regular) do you recommend ?

Go dutch. Its a little less bitter, darker, richer...

 

[anthrax]

Go dutch. Its a little less bitter, darker, richer...

Good

Thanks