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BASIC FOOD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES
Fresh fruit
Peel and cut fruit into 1 inch (2.5cm).
Ensure any seeds or stones are removed.
For hard or firm fruit such as apples and
pears, cook until soft before processing.
Process no more than 6 cups at a time using
the START/PAUSE button until puréed to
desired consistency.
Baby food
Trim and cut cooked food (meat and/
or vegetables) into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes.
Process no more than 8 cups at a time using
the START/PAUSE button until puréed 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
MICRO-SERRATED S BLADE™
The S Blade
™
mixes ingredients for cakes,
batters, and egg-based sauces such as
mayonnaise. Always remember to place the
S Blade
™
into the processing bowl before
adding the food.
Butter cake (Pound cake)
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 with a spatula. Replace
the lid and if adding dried fruit, nuts, etc.,
use the PULSE button until folded through
evenly.
Creamed butter & sugar Buttercake batter
Quick-mix cakes and batters
Use this method for melt ‘n mix cakes,
packet cakes and crêpe batters. Place
all ingredients (starting with the liquid
ingredients) into the processing bowl
ensuring not to exceed MAX liquid level.
Process using the START/PAUSE button until
mixed to a smooth consistency. If necessary,
interrupt the processing, remove the lid and
scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl
with a spatula. Replace the lid and continue, be
sure not to over process the mixture.
Cookie dough
Insert the S Blade
™
into the processing bowl.
Place softened butter and sugar into the
processing bowl. Process using the START/
PAUSE button until lightly creamed. With
the motor running, add eggs one at a time
down the small feed chute, mixing well after
each addition. Place dry ingredients into the
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