Do not cover. When most of the chocolate is shiny, stir until smooth. Remove top of boiler from heat. It must not be subjected to excessive heat, such as baking temperatures in an oven. Always melt over very low heat - do not boil the water.
Moisture is the enemy of melting chocolate - it can cause the mixture to stiffen.
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