I actually really hate baking chocolate. At least, I hate the cheap stuff that you're limited to at most supermarkets. If I find a recipe with baking chocolate, I generally discard it immediately. If you share my disdain for baking chocolate, here's a substitution that may suit you. I recently found this little tidbit: use 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup of vegetable shortening in lieu of 4 ounces of those nasty little squares( each square is one ounce).
Maybe my hatred of baking chocolate is unjustified, maybe there are some good versions of it out there. But previous bad experiences have soured me on the stuff but good. Maybe I'll give recipe's containing baking chocolate a chance now that I'm armed with this substitution tip.
[Via Life Tips]














