How to Make Your Own Chocolate | Bon Appétit

Flavor scientist Arielle Johnson demonstrates how to take raw cocoa beans and process them into delicious chocolate in your own kitchen, explaining each step of the way in comprehensive detail. Follow Arielle on Instagram at @arielle_johnson Director: Maria Paz Mendez Hodes Director of Photography: Jeremy Harris Editor: Kris Knight Talent: Arielle Johnson Sr. Culinary Director: Carrie Parente Producer: Ness Kleino Culinary Producer: Kelly Janke Culinary Associate Producer: Jessica Do, Katrina Zitio, Leslie Raney Line Producer: Jennifer McGinity Associate Producer: Michael Cascio, Yoshivel Chirinos Production Manager: Janine Dispensa Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Camera Operator: Ben Townsend Audio: Nick Dalessio Production Assistant: Tim Colao Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo Assistant Editor: Scout Alter Graphics Supervisor: Ross Rackin Graphics, Animation, VFX: Léa Kichler -- 0:00 Introduction 1:57 Fermentation 3:58 Roasting 5:26 Grinding 6:18 Conching 7:58 Tempering 10:08 Tasting Want Bon Appétit shirts, hats and more? Still haven’t subscribed to Bon Appétit on YouTube? ►► Want more Bon Appétit in your life? Subscribe to the magazine! ABOUT BON APPÉTIT Bon Appétit is a highly opinionated food brand that wants everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. We believe in seasonal produce, properly salted pasta water, and developing recipes that anyone can make at home.