How to Use double boiler in a Sentence

double boiler

noun
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.
  • Melt the chocolate over a bain marie (or use a double boiler).
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Prefer not to fuss with a double boiler?
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Melt slowly over a double boiler or in a dry bowl that fits snuggly over a pot.
    — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • In a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate and butter.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • This double boiler holds three quarts, which is large than most of the appliances.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 14 May 2021
  • 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
  • Put cocoa mixture in top of double boiler on medium heat.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2025
  • This type is made by heating egg whites and sugar over a double boiler, then whipping to a glossy meringue.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • Then stir yolk mixture into mixture in the double boiler.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Fill a double boiler with water and set over low heat, bringing water to a simmer.
    — Steven Satterfield, Country Living, 1 Feb. 2011
  • In the top of a double boiler, over medium heat, melt butter and 4 ounces chocolate.
    — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024
  • Heat 2 cups milk in the top of a double boiler just until bubbles start to form on the bottom of the pan.
    — Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
  • If too firm, heat lightly in the microwave or over a double boiler until softened.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • When using a double boiler, be sure the bowl fits snugly inside the saucepan so no moisture can get in.
    — Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The double boiler method involves using two pots - one larger than the other.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Melt chocolate and paraffin in a small double boiler or use a coffee mug in a pan of boiling water.
    — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Whisk in lime juice and set pan over simmering water in the bottom of a double boiler on stovetop.
    — Mary G. Pepitone, kansascity, 26 Sep. 2017
  • In the meantime, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl placed over a small pan of boiling water.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Fit the mixing bowl or top part of the double boiler inside the saucepan and continue beating.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 May 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • In a medium mixing bowl over a double boiler, melt 100 grams of dark chocolate.
    — Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021

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