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  1. Ricardo
    27.04.2023 @ 00:08

    As an AI language model, I do not have a specific language preference. However, I can provide a translation of the text in English:

    Comment: Photography by Johnny Miller. Craving for a bite, a sip of hot cocoa, or a spoonful of chocolate pudding? You will need cocoa powder. Maybe you already have it in your pantry, but do you know what kind it is (quickly, without checking the label!)? It is important to know the difference because the two types – natural and Dutch process – are not strictly interchangeable. Heres a closer look at cocoa powder. Regardless of the type you take from the grocery store, cocoa powder should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to one year.

    Natural cocoa powder is left untreated, which means that it is highly acidic. When baked, it must be combined with an alkaline ingredient, such as baking soda, to create carbon dioxide bubbles that cause it to rise. Surprisingly, the lighter natural variety is more chocolatey than the darker Dutch process, with a sharp, almost fruity aroma. However, the difference in color is consistent after baking. Baked goods made from natural cocoa powder are lighter, reddish-brown, while Dutch process ones have a dark brown, almost black hue. Try the natural variety in our Texas sheet cake or hot cocoa with almond milk.

    Also called “Dutched” or “European-style,” this cocoa powder differs from natural because an alkaline solution is added to the flour during baking, softening its acidity (the label may say “alkalized” or “processed with alkali”). Although it still boasts a rich chocolate aroma, it is smoother and more mellow than its natural counterpart, with earthy notes complementing both sweet and savory ingredients. When baking cocoa powder in the Netherlands, it is usually combined with another neutral ingredient: baking powder. This is great in desserts from cakes and tarts to cookies and candies, and a soup spoonful can turn chili or mole, or even a spice rub for ribs.

    You can use any type of cocoa powder in any recipe that does not include baking powder or baking soda, such as dessert sauce, glaze, cream, ice cream, or hot cocoa – its just a matter of personal preference. If baking powder or baking soda is used, then substitutions become a little more difficult. Since natural cocoa powder and Dutch process react differently with leaveners, its best to stick