If you don’t have a double boiler, there is an easy substitution. Simply simmer water in a small saucepan over medium heat and place a metal bowl over the sauce pan. Fill the metal bowl with your chocolate (or whatever you are melting) and melt away. Be careful with this step–chocolate can burn easily, so be sure to stir continuously.
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Buttermilk substitution
I love recipes with buttermilk, but I don’t always have buttermilk on hand. So here is an easy substitution:
1 cup milk
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Measure out milk, add the lemon juice and then let it sit for a few minutes. Done!
