double boiler

noun

: a cooking utensil consisting of two saucepans fitting together so that the contents of the upper can be cooked or heated by boiling water in the lower

Example Sentences

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, melt white chocolate in a double boiler or on 50% power in microwave, stirring every 60 seconds, until smooth. Torie Cox, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023 In the stainless-steel bowl (for the double boiler) whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until thoroughly combined, then whisk in the chocolate mixture. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021 Make the ganache: In a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter with espresso, if using. Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 30 Sep. 2022 In the top of a double boiler filled with water set over medium-high heat, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2022 Make your own double boiler by placing the metal bowl of a stand mixer over simmering water. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2022 Seizing can happen when chocolate is melted in a double boiler, as water from the steam can get into the chocolate. Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2014 Bring water to boiling in a double boiler or a large pot under a heat-resistant mixing bowl. Averi Baudler, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2022 Place all ingredients in a double boiler over medium heat. Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double boiler was in 1864

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“Double boiler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20boiler. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

double boiler

noun
: a kitchen utensil consisting of two saucepans fitting together so that the contents of the upper can be cooked or heated by boiling water in the lower
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