It’s Tip Friday on Marilyn’s Treats. And todays tip is Straining Unsweetened cocoa.
Strain Unsweetened Cocoa
Push the cocoa powder through a strainer, after measuring it and before adding it to your recipe. Unsweetened cocoa contains cocoa butter, which can cause it to clump. To make sure it combines evenly with the rest of the dry ingredients in your recipe, it’s best to strain it.
Whisk together the dry ingredients, then add them to the wet ones, stirring until the mixture is evenly combined.
I am sure I don’t have any Strained Unsweetened Chocolate recipes here but I so have MANY decadent chocolate recipes. See my Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe or my Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake!
This article is part of the Tips That Help in the Kitchen Series, Tip Friday.
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi)
June 30, 2016 at 8:15 PMLove this tip! Thanks so much for sharing over at #FridayFrivolity 🙂
Mary-the boondocks blog
June 30, 2016 at 4:57 PMI have a whole bunch of cocoa lovers in my house so this will really come in handy Marilyn. Thank you for the great tip. I am telling my girls as I type. Pinning.
Marilyn
June 30, 2016 at 8:00 PMYou are welcome Mary. It is the little things that take the frustration out of baking.
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
June 29, 2016 at 12:01 AMI had no idea why cocoa clumped, now I feel much better about using it! LOL But this will make it so much easier to evenly blend. I have no idea how you come up with a tip each week, I love them. I’m learning so much from you! Thanks!
Marilyn
June 29, 2016 at 4:23 PMI do a lot of reading and a lot of baking. I also make many mistakes as well as being lazy! Thanks Nikki.
Frugal Hausfrau
June 28, 2016 at 8:51 PMGreat tip!! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!!
Mollie
Marilyn
June 28, 2016 at 10:12 PMYou are welcome Mollie! See you soon.
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest
June 27, 2016 at 12:01 PMI never thought of doing something lie this! Thanks for sharing with the Tips and Tricks Link Party
Marilyn
June 27, 2016 at 2:50 PMThank you for sharing. I love that party!
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
June 25, 2016 at 11:16 PMNow there is an important lesson to learn to keep the ingredients well mixed and even with the cocoa;
Marilyn
June 26, 2016 at 7:32 PMI dont use cocoa often but this tip will make me rethink.
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
June 25, 2016 at 11:13 AMI always love your tips and this is another very helpful one! Thanks so much for sharing them with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Marilyn
June 25, 2016 at 7:27 PMYou are very welcome Lisa. My tips are my easiest posts!
Michelle
June 24, 2016 at 6:42 AMNever knew this Marilyn. Always learning something here. Thanks for sharing this tip at Party at My Place.
Marilyn
June 24, 2016 at 8:26 AMI don’t use cocoa often, but this tip really helps. I hate lumps.
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Angela
June 23, 2016 at 10:03 AMThis is a great tip Marilyn! Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Fitness & Food Link-Up, Pinned 🙂
Marilyn
June 23, 2016 at 8:35 PMYou are welcome Angela. Thanks for hosting!
Jess
June 22, 2016 at 12:48 PMSuch a great tip! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my AMAZING Facebook Group with over 300 Members to share easy craft projects and recipes: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips
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Marilyn
June 22, 2016 at 4:02 PMThanks for the visit and the comment! Have a wonderful day.
Cristina at Ava's Alphabet
June 21, 2016 at 3:40 PMWhat a great tip, Marilyn. I would never have thought to strain cocoa powder but it makes so much sense! Thanks for sharing on Family Joy Blog Link-Up Party. Have a great week!
Marilyn
June 22, 2016 at 4:01 PMThanks Cristina! It’s like straining flour. Have a wonderful day.
Sandra Garth
June 21, 2016 at 9:49 AMNot the most fun task but very necessary. Thank you!
Marilyn
June 22, 2016 at 4:00 PMExactly. I always regret when I try to take shortcuts. Have a wonderful day.
Winnie
June 20, 2016 at 2:40 AMYou are sooooooo right!
Very important to strain the cocoa. It’s a bit messy, but important!
I usually weightit after staining it though…..
Marilyn
June 22, 2016 at 3:59 PMWeighing it is important since the density changes. Have a wonderful day.
CS Calkins
June 18, 2016 at 11:55 PMDIG unsweetened cocoa! We use it alot here so it really does not have the chance to clump! Good tip to know tho”! Many thanks for linking up at Small Victories Sunday, Marilyn!!!
Marilyn
June 19, 2016 at 10:25 AMThank you CS. I am glad to hear that fresh doesn’t clump as much. As I don’t use it much I would never know!
Sherry Legan
June 17, 2016 at 5:36 PMGreat tip. I don’t used it often so sometimes it does get lumpy. Thanks for sharing. I’m signed up for your emails so I get notice of all your posts! I hope you’ll come over and visit me. I have a great DVD giveaway going on right now. Come over and check it out!
Marilyn
June 17, 2016 at 7:51 PMI only have a recipe or two that uses it. I hate working with it! Checked out your blog. it is darling! Added you on G+!