Probably because otherwise you would be using finely ground coffee beans which don't have great appeal to most people.
John Diakogeorgiou > On Jun 5, 2015, at 1:39 PM, rebecca manners via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > This message reminded me of a question. > > Over the years of reading cookbooks and recipes, I've noticed Espresso powder > as an ingredient in chocolate recipes and probably others from time to time. > I assume this refers to instant espresso powder. Is that right? > > Thanks, > > Becky Manners > > -----Original Message----- From: ellen telker via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Friday, June 05, 2015 1:06 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org ; Michael Baldwin > Subject: Re: [CnD] baking cocoa > > King Arthur Flour sells a number of different types of cocoa. I don't > remember which kind I bought, but it's very good. They also recommend that > you add a little espresso powder to chocolate recipes to accentuate the > flavor. I tried it the last time I made the Applesauce Brownies that > someone posted to the list a while ago, and they were yummy, very > chocolatey. The phone number is 800-827-6836. The people who take orders > are usually very helpful and will do their best to help you find what you > want. You'll probably think it's expensive, I think it was $10.00 a pound, > but it lasts a long time and is well worth it. > Ellen > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Baldwin via Cookinginthedark" > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> > To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> > Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 12:19 PM > Subject: [CnD] baking cocoa > > >> Looking for recommendations on baking cocoa. I usually use the Hershey's >> stuff, but most of my recipes made with it just don't seem right for some >> reason. >> Most interested in baking cocoa for home made brownies. My brownies with >> Hershey's never turn out right, as far as flavor goes. >> Not sure if there are different cocoas for different uses. >> >> Thanks, >> Michael >> _______________________________________________ >> Cookinginthedark mailing list >> Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org >> http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
