Cocoa Powder, Natural and Dutch
Processed
This Cocoa Powder is extremely
high-quality, with 22-25% cocoa butter.
Natural cocoa is quite strong. It's
somewhat bitter, natural acidity makes it preferable for use in baking.
"Dutched" cocoa has undergone
alkalization to reduce its natural bitterness. This smooth, rich and
mellow flavor is ideal for hot cocoa and other chocolate drinks.
To substitute cocoa for unsweetened
baking chocolate squares in any recipe, replace 1 ounce chocolate with
3 tablespoons cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening or oil.
To make one cup hot cocoa, mix 2-3
teaspoons cocoa powder with 2-3 teaspoons sugar (or honey) and 1/2
teaspoon
vanilla extract. Add a few drops of water and mix into a paste. Add 8
ounces milk to the paste and heat. That's easy instant gratification!