How To: Melt Chocolate 101 in the Microwave
Place chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat in 30-second increments until the chocolate is melted being careful to not overheat the chocolate and removing from the microwave as soon as it is melted. This should take 3-30 second increments per pound.
When the chocolate is sufficiently melted it may be used in molds or folding into recipes.
Tips:
If the bowl is too hot to handle barehanded, it is too hot for the chocolate. If you have difficulty getting the chocolate to melt smoothly it may also be too hot. Stir the chocolate continually until the chocolate has cooled.
If the chocolate has been in storage for an extended period you may need to add Paramount Crystals or Paraffin for the chocolate to have the correct consistency. Add in 1/2 Tbsp increments into warm chocolate and stir until it has a smooth-flowing consistency.