Begin
preparing your chocolate fountain fondue with a good
quality chocolate.The
benchmark for quality chocolate is cocoa
butter content.
The higher the cocoa butter content, the smoother the melted
chocolate fondue and the less likely it will need additional
oil for a smooth chocolate fountain flow.
Start
with a microwave safe zip lock bag. Fill with 2-5 lbs. of
chocolate
chips or callets.
In
most cases, oil will be necessary to ensure a smooth, even
flow of chocolate through your fondue fountain. A good estimate
is 1/2 cup of vegetable oil per 5 lbs of chocolate. Just add
the oil directly to the chocolate
chips or callets in the microwave
safe zip-lock bag prior to warming.
After
adding the oil to the chocolate chips or callets, zip the bag
closed (taking care to be sure the bag is thoroughly closed).
If you are unsure about the quality of the zip-lock bag, play
it safe and double bag.
Place
the closed bag filled with chocolate chips and vegetable oil
into the microwave and set on "High" for approx 3 minutes (time
will vary according to microwave strength). check the bag about
halfway through, kneading the partially melted chocolate.
When
finished, remove the bag from microwave and carefully knead
the bag, mixing and feeling for unmelted chocolate. If necessary,
heat for a few more seconds until chocolate is smooth and free
from
chunks.
Begin
preparing your chocolate fountain fondue with a good
quality 
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