In this video, pastry chef Paola Velez shows you how to master the art of baking with chocolate, so you can confidently make your favorite chocolate desserts from scratch. First, she breaks down the many different types of chocolate and describes how cacao percentage and region impact overall flavor and texture. Then, she shows you how to incorporate chocolate into your desserts by using different kitchen tools, from a peeler to a microplane, to achieve different results. Lastly, she shows you how to make chocolate ganache in a pinch, so you can make pain au chocolat (aka "fancy toast") and more easy desserts at home.