How to Use double boiler in a Sentence

double boiler

noun

• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
• To make the topping: Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave or in the top of a double boiler.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
• Melt the chocolate over a bain marie (or use a double boiler).
  — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 10 Oct. 2017
• Set up a double boiler: Set up a 4-quart saucepan with 1 inch of water.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2021
• Using a double boiler, over low heat, bring milk to a boil.
  — Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2018
• Place the eggs, egg yolks and sugar into the top of the double boiler (off the heat) and whisk until blended.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
• Mix ½ cup sugar, flour and salt in top of double boiler.
  — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Nov. 2021
• In a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Nov. 2019
• Check to see the water is at least 2 inches below the top portion of the double boiler.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
• This double boiler holds three quarts, which is large than most of the appliances.
  — Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 May 2021
• Melt slowly over a double boiler or in a dry bowl that fits snuggly over a pot.
  — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 6 Feb. 2018
• Fill the bottom of a double boiler with 2 inches of water and bring to a roiling boil.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2020
• Combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, the coconut and egg whites in the top of a double boiler.
  — Chef Lilla Bernal, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2023
• When the bananas are frozen, melt the dark chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30 sec bursts at half power.
  — Fox News, 30 June 2018
• In a double boiler or a metal bowl that will fit over the saucepan, place the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar.
  — Kirsten Dixon, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Dec. 2011
• 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
• Using a double boiler prevents the weed and oil from getting too hot and cooking all the THC out.
  — Melanie Laforce, Chicago Reader, 19 Apr. 2018
• Made out of durable stainless steel, these bowls are lightweight, safe to store in the fridge or freezer, and can be used as a double boiler.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2023
• Place egg whites and sugar in top of a double boiler (a heatproof bowl set over a pot also can be used).
  — Florence Steinberger, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2018
• The same two pieces can also function as a double boiler — just turn the skillet over and stack it over the pot, or vice versa.
  — Kate Bratskeir, CNN Underscored, 29 Oct. 2020
• Often, a recipe will tell you to chop the chocolate before melting it, or to use a double boiler.
  — Katie Workman, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2023
• In a double boiler or bowl that can rest inside a pot, combine egg whites and sugar.
  — Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2021
• The curd is prepared over a double boiler and then baked into the Almond Shortbread Crust.
  — Kristen Massad, Dallas News, 3 Feb. 2020
• Fit the mixing bowl or top part of the double boiler inside the saucepan and continue beating.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 May 2021
• Melt the chopped white chocolate in a double boiler or (carefully!) use the microwave.
  — USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2021
• In a medium mixing bowl over a double boiler, melt 100 grams of dark chocolate.
  — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021
• Pour back into the top of the double boiler; cook mixture 2 minutes longer, and continue to stir.
  — Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 18 May 2018
• Make the ganache: In a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter with espresso, if using.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 30 Sep. 2022
• If too firm, heat lightly in the microwave or over a double boiler until softened.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
• Over a double boiler, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup water, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
  — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 17 Oct 2024