- 1). Fill a saucepan approximately halfway with water.
- 2). Place a glass bowl on top of the pot. It should nestle in the pan high enough to not touch the water below. If necessary, empty some water.
- 3). Place the pan and bowl over medium heat on the stove.
- 4). Heat until the water boils--it should stay at a low simmer.
- 5). Place the ingredient you are looking to melt or heat in the bowl, and stir constantly until the correct consistency and temperature is achieved.
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