Cuisinart DLC-8S Machine capacity, Using the right blade, Measuring the flour, Proofing the yeast

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The Pro Custom 11™ Food Processor can mix and knead dough in a fraction of the time it takes to do it by hand. You will get perfect results every time if you follow these directions.

NEVER TRY TO PROCESS DOUGH THAT IS TOO STIFF TO KNEAD COMFORTABLY BY HAND.

There are two general types of yeast dough.

1.Typical bread dough is made with a flour mix that contains at least 50% white flour. It is uniformly soft, pliable and slightly sticky when properly kneaded. It always cleans the inside of the work bowl completely when properly kneaded.

2.Typical sweet dough contains a higher proportion of sugar, butter and/or eggs than typical bread dough. It is rich and sticky, and it does not clean the inside of the work bowl. It requires less kneading after the ingredients are mixed. Although 30 seconds is usually sufficient, 60 to 90 seconds gives better results if the machine does not slow down. Except for kneading, described below, the processing procedures are the same for both types

of dough.

Machine capacity

Typical bread dough:

5 cups all-purpose flour

3 cups whole-grain flour

Typical sweet dough:

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

If a bread dough recipe calls

for more than the recommended amount of flour, mix and knead it in equal batches.

Using the right blade

Use the plastic dough blade when the recipe calls for more than 3-1/2 cups of flour. Use the metal blade when a recipe calls for less than 3-1/2 cups of flour. Because the dough blade does not extend to the outside rim of the work bowl, it cannot pick up all the flour when small amounts are processed.

Whichever blade you use, always push it down as far as it will go on the motor shaft.

Measuring the flour

It’s best to weigh it. If you don’t have a scale, or the recipe doesn’t specify weight, measure by the “stir, scoop and sweep” method. Use a standard, graduated dry measure, not a cup for liquid ingredients.

With a spoon or fork, stir the flour in its container. With the dry measure, scoop up the flour so it overflows. With a spatula, knife or chopstick— being careful not to press down — sweep excess flour back into the container so the top of the measure is level.

Proofing the yeast

The expiration date is marked on the packages. To be sure your yeast is active, dissolve it in a small amount of warm liquid (about 1/3 cup for one package of dry yeast). The temperature of liquids used to dissolve and activate yeast must be between 105°F and 120°F. Yeast cells are not activated at temperatures lower than this, and they die when exposed to temperatures higher than 130°F. If the recipe includes a sweetener like sugar or honey, add a tablespoon with the yeast. If no sweetener is called for, add a pinch. The yeast won’t foam without it. Let the mixture stand until it foams —up to 10 minutes.

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Contents Pro Custom 11 Food Processor Operation CleaningGetting Ready Make sure motor hasN T E N T S With Metal BladeE P a R T S Pick UP Color Film HereCompact cover with cap for chopping/baking Machine includesWork bowl Cover with a large feed tube Plastic dough bladeA C T I C I N G W I T H F O O D Pick UP 4 Color Photos From FilmM O V I N G P R O C E S S E D F O O D To chop raw fruits and vegetables To chop parsley and other fresh herbs Make sure the small cap is in place before usingTo chop hard food like garlic, hard cheese To disassemble Compact CoverTo chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood To chop nuts To make peanut butter and other nut buttersTo make mayonnaise To beat egg whitesThis describes the general To whip creamTo make pastry To make cake mixMeasuring the flour Using the right bladeMachine capacity Proofing the yeastKneading bread dough SecondsAdding liquids RisingBlade rises in work bowl Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlR K N E a D I N G Y E a S T T H E D O U G H B L a D E Baked bread too heavy Motor stopsDough doesn’t rise Large fruits like pineapple and cantaloupe If the fruit or vegetable doesn’t fit A C T I C I N G S L I C I N G a N D S H R E D D I N G You can load the feed tubeM O V I N G S L I C E D O R R E D D E D F O O D Small amounts of food I C I N G a N D S H R E D D I N G T E C H N I Q U E SSmall, round fruits and vegetables French-cut green beans I C I N G M E a T a N D P O U L T R Y Frankfurters, salami and other sausagesFirm Cheeses like Swiss and Cheddar I C I N G a N D S H R E D D I N G E E S EChill Carrot, or similar food falls over in feed tube D I T I O N a L I N F O R M a T I O NIs running If necessary, use a brush Always insert metal blade C I P E S CapacityBlue Cheese and Pecan Spread P E T I Z E R SGuacamole Cheese Coins Ounces Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch piecesLeek and Potato Soup/Vichyssoise U P SChunky Gazpacho Lentil Soup Spilt Pea SoupChili A T S a N D F I S HMeatloaf Use metal blade to finely chop garlic and ginger Pounds boneless/skinless chicken breastsCut vertically into 3 slabs Crab Cakes Potatoes au Gratin G E T a B L E SMashed Potatoes Shredded Carrots and Zucchini Sliced Tomatoes on Shredded LettuceSeconds to combine. Remove metal blade L a D SCreamy Cole Slaw Shredded Carrot SaladNo-Cook Cranberry-Orange Relish U C E SPesto Mexican SalsaChocolate Sauce Classic Mayonnaise with Cooked EggsPastry Cream This is the basic dough for pies, tarts and quiches S T R YBasic Pastry Fruit Tart VariationFilling Cup light brown sugar Corn BreadCoffee Cake Cup pecansPackage dry yeast Cup warm water Tablespoon sugar White BreadWe used unbleached all-purpose flour and had great results Basic Pizza DoughApple Pie S S E R T SFudgy Brownies Pizza in a Hurry Tomato Pizza SauceChocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Carrot CakeAs necessary Cream Cheese FrostingPear Frozen Yogurt Banana-Apple SherbetPertinent to the product’s return R R a N T YOr owners Us atIB-4274A
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