Is a Pyrex bowl suitable for a double boiler?
Can I use a Pyrex bowl as a double boiler? Or can I use the microwave when a recipe calls for melting ingredients in a double boiler?
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The funny thing about pyrex is that it isn't the same everywhere. European pyrex would undoubtedly be fine (you can put a cold dish in a hot oven), while American pyrex is less heat-proof.
Having said that, a proper double boiler, in which only steam heats the upper container, would be absolutely fine with any pyrex. The thing to be worried about is rapid, uneven heating or cooling.
In fact (and this isn't a suggestion though I've done it myself) even a normal glass bowl should be fine, as the heating should be even enough to avoid thermal stress -- unless the boiling water underneath splashes too much.
As for the microwave, you can often melt things in it, but it's often harder than a double boiler. It depends what the ingredients are, to the extent that it's easier to melt dark chocolate reliably in microwave than white chocolate.
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In my experience, a Pyrex bowl works well as a double boiler. However, Pyrex bowls are not designed for stove top use so proceed at your own risk. Despite the name, when using a double boiler the heat should not actually bring the water to a boil.Can I use a Pyrex bowl for double boiler?
All you need to make a double boiler is a mixing bowl (preferably glass/pyrex or metal) and a saucepan that the bowl will fit on top of. The two should fit tightly together; you don't want a gap between the bowl and the saucepan, nor do you want a bowl that sits precariously on a tiny saucepan.Are Pyrex glass bowls heatproof?
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Thanks. If you don't have a double boiler, using a glass measuring cup and saucepan to make a double boiler is a quick and easy option. This is useful for small amounts of salve and lip balm and very easy to clean up.What can I use instead of a glass bowl for double boiler?
Use A Pot/Saucepan and Bowl (or Two Pots) To simulate the function of a double boiler, the most popular method is using two pots, or a small pot/saucepan, and a large heat-resistant bowl. You should use food-grade metal bowls or glass/ceramic bowls.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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