Make Your Own Or Buy Modelling Chocolate??

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Cake_Geek Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:04pm
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Who makes their own? Who buys it already made? Why do you prefer one over the other?

I've never tried it but keep seeing it on the foodtv challenges.

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spottydog Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:08pm
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I make my own but would rather buy it. I have never seen it ??? Where do you buy it???

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vixterfsu Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:12pm
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I learned to make it in a class.
I like making it.

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Inga Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:13pm
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How do you make it?
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Cake_Geek Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:22pm
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Originally Posted by spottydog

I make my own but would rather buy it. I have never seen it ??? Where do you buy it???




I dunno where to buy it yet but I'm sure someone here has. icon_lol.gif I'm sure I could find it somewhere too.

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KHalstead Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:23pm
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it's so easy to buy I can't imagine buying it!!

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Momof4luvscakes Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:24pm
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I use tootsie rolls.Vanilla and Chocolate.

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spottydog Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:26pm
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I have tried the tootsie rolls....didn't go so well. Now I have a 2lb bag sitting here! LOL

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KHalstead Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:30pm
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I made it by using the recipe on here it's just melted chocolate mixed with corn syrup.........how much easier can you get??

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playingwithsugar Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:40pm
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I do not recall ever seeing modeling chocolate sold in stores or online. If you have a source, please share.

SpottyDog - make tootsie roll roses, roll them out into a double-strand rope border, cut them down and make chocolate pearls.

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subaru Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:40pm
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I made it from the recipe here too. It is sooooooo simple, and I'm sure it would be cheaper to make your own. EASY-EASY-EASY!!!

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KHalstead Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:48pm
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not to mention you can control the quality of the chocolate based upon your needs.......sorry but I don't use the expensive chocolate when I'm playing around with making stuff or when it's for a kids party LOL The choc. chips work well enough for that and hey, they taste like tootsie rolls....I mean when it comes down to it who doesn't love a tootsie roll???? LOL

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spottydog Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 12:57pm
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Originally Posted by tmriga

I do not recall ever seeing modeling chocolate sold in stores or online. If you have a source, please share.

SpottyDog - make tootsie roll roses, roll them out into a double-strand rope border, cut them down and make chocolate pearls.

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OHHHHH good idea with the chocolate pearls!

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thecakemaker Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 1:01pm
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Beryls.com sells modelling chocolate though I've never tried it.

Debbie

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Cake_Geek Posted 12 Sep 2006 , 1:31pm
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I found it here as well http://pastrychef.com/htmlpages/ingredients.html although I've never ordered from them. I found them when I was on a search for really good chocolate.

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cupcake Posted 13 Sep 2006 , 5:05am
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I just make my own, it is very easy to make and work with. I just used the recipe in the Wilton book. I made an armadillo head and tail with it for a cake and it came out fine. I imagine the store bought may be a little pricey, have never bought it.

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redred Posted 13 Sep 2006 , 2:20pm
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I've tried making it once, and it was an oily brown mess. The cocoa butter (melted) separated from the rest and it was unworkable, I had to throw it out and felt terrible wasting the kilo or so of dark Lindt couverture.
It also had a bad mouthfeel - really chewy and unpalatable. I've been put off by it since, but perhaps there is a better way ...

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peacockplace Posted 13 Sep 2006 , 3:19pm
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it's so easy to buy I can't imagine buying it!!




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BlakesCakes Posted 13 Sep 2006 , 5:37pm
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Albert Uster sells it:

Confiseur d'Or White Modeling Chocolate Paste for Decor - 13.2 lbs
http://www.auiswisscatalogue.com/store/merchant.mvc?page=ASC/PROD/1j_ENROBING/208004

Pricey, though---$10/lb.

I've used it made with candy melts--works great and cheap--and with real chocolate--tastes super but more expensive (but not $10/lb !).

Rae

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