Q&A for How to Melt Almond Bark

You can purchase a paraffin type additive that helps "thin" the melted chocolate, allowing it to be more workable, while also adding more rigidity and firmness to the cooled and finished product. This product is usually found at specialty stores.

Yes, Method 2 describes the microwaving method.

Add a teaspoon or two of Crisco or coconut oil when microwaving - I use this in a chocolate fountain. Don't use oil; you've got to use a fat that will be hard when cold.

This depends on the temperature of the room and the pretzel. For it to harden quickly, dip cool pretzels into the almond bark, then stick them in the refrigerator.

Yes, but use Crisco instead if you don't want a coconut taste imparted.

You can usually keep it for about 2 weeks, as long as it is covered with plastic wrap.

Sprinkle before cooling, they will stick best this way.