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BASIC FOOD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Peanut butter
Process shelled peanuts, no more than 4
cups at a time, using the START/PAUSE
button until pureed to desired consistency.
Note: mixture will form into a ball.
NOTE
2 cups peanuts will yield
approximately 1 cup peanut butter.
The natural oil in the butter will
separate on standing. Stir before use.
Shelled peanuts Peanut butter
Fresh Fruit
Peel and cut fruit into 2.5cm cubes. Ensure
any pips or stones are removed. For hard
or firm fruit such as apples and pears,
cook until soft before processing. Process
no more than 4 cups at a time using the
START/PAUSE button until pureed to
desired consistency.
Baby food
Trim and cut cooked food (meat and/
or vegetables) into 2.5cm cubes. Process
no more than 4 cups at a time using the
START/PAUSE button until pureed to
desired consistency.
NOTE
Add stock, milk or gravy during
processing if mixture becomes too
stiff. If required, freeze excess mixture
in ice-cube trays, then repack in
freezer bags ready for use.
MIXING WITH THE QUAD
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PROCESSING BLADE
The quad blade mixes ingredients for cakes,
batters, and egg-based sauces such as
mayonnaise. Always remember to place the
quad blade into the processing bowl before
adding the food.
Butter cakes
Place softened butter and sugar into the
processing bowl. Process using the
START/PAUSE button until mixture is
lightly creamed. With the motor running,
add eggs one at a time down the small feed
chute, mixing well after each addition. Add
liquid and dry ingredients to the mixture in
the processing bowl and process using the
PULSE button until folded through evenly. If
necessary, interrupt the processing, remove
the lid and scrape the mixture from the sides
of the bowl. Replace the lid and if adding
dried fruit, nuts etc. using PULSE button
until folded through evenly.
Creamed butter & sugar Buttercake batter