It draws maximum flavor from the cocoa powder.
When I began working there, I was shocked thatthe recipe didnt use any melted chocolate.
All of the chocolate flavor came from cocoa powder.
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It turns out I was missing this bakerys secret technique:blooming the cocoa powder.
What Does It Mean To “Bloom” Cocoa Powder?
Blooming means whisking hot liquid into cocoa powder before adding it to the recipe.
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Before continuing with the recipe, the mixture should cool to prevent the other ingredients from cooking or melting.
When you add a hot liquid to cocoa powder, the heat releases cocoas flavor compounds.
Blooming cocoa powder doesnt necessarily change its flavor but significantly intensifies it.
It works with more than just water: you might use almost any liquid ingredient.
Other than water, the most common liquids are hot coffee, milk, oil, or melted butter.
