You can dye modeling chocolate by adding food coloring to the corn syrup before combining it with the melted chocolate.
Methods for Coloring Modeling Chocolate
Here's a breakdown of how to color your modeling chocolate:
Method 1: Coloring the Corn Syrup
This approach uses liquid or gel food coloring mixed into the corn syrup before adding it to the chocolate. This technique is ideal because it ensures the color is evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Corn Syrup: Measure out the required amount of corn syrup (or liquid glucose) for your recipe.
- Add Color: Add drops of either liquid or gel food coloring to the corn syrup.
- The provided reference specifically mentions adding 2 drops of liquid food coloring to the corn syrup, which then spread across the surface of the syrup.
- Mix Thoroughly: Combine the food coloring and corn syrup until the color is uniformly distributed.
- Combine with Chocolate: Next, stir the colored corn syrup into your melted chocolate or candy melts.
- Complete Your Recipe: Follow the rest of your recipe directions to make modeling chocolate.
Tips for Success
- Start Small: Begin with a small amount of food coloring and add more as needed to achieve your desired color. It's easier to add color than remove it.
- Use Quality Food Coloring: Gel food colors are often preferred over liquid ones because they are more concentrated and less likely to alter the consistency of your modeling chocolate. However, the reference does state that inexpensive liquid food coloring will work.
- Knead Thoroughly: After combining, knead your modeling chocolate to ensure the color is completely distributed.
- Avoid Water-Based Colors: If using liquid food coloring, be mindful that the additional water might change the consistency of your modeling chocolate. Using colors like gel colors or oil-based colors is better for this.
