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[deepwaterdotter]

@cindyNC  I just spoon in the powder.

[RespectLife]

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@cindyNC wrote:

@RespectLife  dumb question, but do you mix it with liquid prior to putting it in your recipe? 

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@cindyNC 

Not dumb!

Espresso powder I do NOT.  Just shake it in there!

I just found the directions to make your own....

Make Your Own Espresso Powder

If you do much baking with chocolate, you probably know that many recipes call for a small amount of espresso powder. The reason is that a bit of espresso powder significantly enhances the chocolate flavor in cakes, brownies, etc., without causing your treat to have a mocha flavor.

Ingredients

• ▢Used coffee grounds (the amount you use will determine how much espresso powder you end up with)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 170° F, or lowest setting if above 170°F
• Spread used coffee grounds on foil lined baking sheet. Bake for 2 to 3 hours until grounds are dry and slightly crunchy.
• Transfer to coffee grinder, and process to a fine powder.
• Store in airtight container.
• Yield: Depends on the amount of coffee grounds you start with.

from pudgefactor.com

I haven't tried it....just found it..but interesting!!!  Who doesn't have used coffee grounds!

It would be like free!!!

[RespectLife]

Although I think it is okay to sub, The only time I use Instant coffee is for recipes that call for a cup of coffee.

All chocolate anything recipes get a shake or 2 of espresso powder.