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                           BASIC CHOCOLATE SAUCE
 
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 Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      oz            Semisweet baking chocolate
    2      tbsp          Butter
      1/2  c             Boiling water
    1 1/2  c             Sugar
                         ds            Salt
    1      t             Vanilla
 
  Melt chocolate in a double boiler.  Stir in butter, then boiling water,
 then sugar and salt.  Cook stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.  Remove
 from heat and stir in vanilla. 
  
  The sauce is best when served warm.  Either serve immediately or reheat in
 double boiler for 10 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.  To store pour into
 strilized glass jars.  Allow sauce to cool before refrigerating.  It will
 keep for 6 months in the refrigerator. 
  
  Variations: 
 :       Add any of the following flavorings in place of or in additon to
 the vanilla: 
 :       1 ts orange extract or 1/3 c orange juice :       1 ts mint extract
 :       1/8 c crushed strawberries or rasberries, chopped raisins or nuts :
       1 tb Creme de Menth, Coffe liqueur, Spice orange Cordial or other :  
          flavored liquer. 
 :       1 ts instant coffee  
  yield: 16 oz  
  SOURCE: CHEAPER AND BETTER ALTERNATIVES TO STOREBOUGHT GOODS BY: NANCY
 BIRNES  
  FOUND BY: FRAN MCGEE 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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