How Do You Make A Double Boiler (Bain Marie)?
A double boiler (bain marie) is used to heat materials gently without burning or scorching them. It has many applications in science, industry, and cooking. You can purchase a double boiler, or make your own as follows. • Find two pots where one will fit into the other. The smaller one, when placed inside the bigger one, should not touch the bottom of the bigger one. • Fill the big pot halfway with water. • Put the little pot into the big pot. The desired water level depends on what you’re heating. Some recipes will call for having the water in direct contact with the bottom of the small pot, others will not. Bain marie in the oven Heat the big pot until the water boils. The boiling water will transfer heat to the smaller pot. This can be done on the stove top or in the oven.
