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I was melting chocolate and it got hard. What happened?

Don't Mix Water and Chocolate

When you are melting chocolate do not allow any water into the chocolate or it will seize and be hard and lumpy. This is also why you shouldn't cover the bowl when melting chocolate in the microwave.

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