How can I make a double boiler?

I don't have any money right now, and I need a double boiler for a receipe.Please help me.

Answer:

You basically place a bowl that is conductive of heat and safe to use on the stove over a saucepan of boiling or simmering water. The bowl should be substantially larger than the pan or pot by at least 2-3 inches. This method actually works better than a dedicated double boiler as it is easier to quickly place and remove the bowl over the pot. Just be careful not to burn yourself if steam escapes from around the bowl while it is over the pan.

Make A Double Boiler

Just place a metal mixing bowl or a glass heat-proof (Pyrex) bowl over a small saucepan with an inch or so of simmering water. You do not want the water to touch the bottom of the bowl. Use a bowl that creates a good seal with the top of the sauce pan to maximize heat retention. Also, make sure you can get a good grip on the edge of the bowl with a towel or hot pad. You don't want the bowl to sit too far into the saucepan.

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If you don't own a set of double-boiler pans, improvise one by nesting a heat-proof glass or metal bowl on top of a saucepan. Glass holds the heat better than a metal one, which conducts the heat faster. For the top part, use a fairly big wide bowl, not a small deep one -- for instance, if you are melting chocolate, the larger surface area helps it to melt at the same time, preventing it from burning from some being melted and some not. Be certain that about half of the bowl can be inserted into the saucepan. Most importantly, make sure the water doesn't not touch the bottom of the bowl or top pan. This is especially important because melting chocolate or custard could scorch from the direct heat of the hot water. You want it to cover the entire top of the pan so steam escaping from boiling water can't get out during simmering and cause seizing when melting chocolate. Be careful when removing either bowl; they get very hot.