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double boiler
noun
- a utensil consisting of two pots, one of which fits partway into the other: water is boiled in the lower pot to cook or warm food or melt a substance in the upper.
double boiler
noun
- a cooking utensil consisting of two saucepans, one fitting inside the other. The bottom saucepan contains water that, while boiling, gently heats food in the upper pan Also called (in Britain and certain other countries)double saucepan
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of double boiler1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
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You can use a double boiler over low simmering water, or you can place a large cup, like a glass measuring cup, in the simmering water — either works.
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That could cause the cream to curdle, so use a double boiler.
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If you have a double boiler, set that up with water in the bottom.
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You can melt it back out in a double boiler if you feel the need.
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This deeply decadent, fudgy chocolate cake takes just five ingredients and 20 minutes; no sifter, stand mixer, or double boiler in sight.
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