Cuisinart DLC-2011N manual Machine capacity, Using the right blade, Measuring the flour

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most cheeses except soft ones. The exception is mozzarella, which shreds well if thoroughly chilled. Hard cheeses like Parmesan shred well only at room temperature. Therefore, only attempt to shred mozzarella when well chilled, and Parmesan when at room temperature.

TECHNIQUES FOR KNEADING YEAST DOUGH WITH THE POWERPREP® METAL DOUGH BLADE

The Premier Series 11-Cup Food Processor is designed to 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 fol- low these directions.

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

There are two general types of yeast dough.

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.

Typical sweet dough contains a higher propor- tion 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 are usually sufficient, 60 to 90 seconds give better results if the machine does not slow down. Except for kneading, described below, the processing procedures and use of the DOUGH button are the same for both types of dough.

Machine capacity:

Recommended maximum amount of flour is 5 cups of all-purpose flour or

2-3/4 cups of whole-grain flour. If a bread dough calls for more than the recom- mended amounts of flour, mix and knead it in equal batches. Do the same for sweet doughs that call for more than 3-1/2 cups

of flour.

Using the right blade:

Use the metal dough blade when the recipe calls for more than 3-1/2 cups

(17-1/2 ounces) (875 ml) of flour. Use the metal chopping blade when a recipe calls for less than

3-1/2 (875 ml) cups of flour.

Because the metal 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.

Measuring the flour:

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

With a spoon or fork, stir the flour in its container. Do not measure flour directly

out of the bag; it is too packed to get an accurate measure. With the dry measure, scoop up the flour so it overflows. With a spatula or knife, sweep excess flour back into the container so the top of the measure is level.

Do not pack flour into the dry measure.

Proofing the yeast:

The expiration date is marked on the package. To be sure your yeast is active, dissolve it in a small amount of warm liquid (about 1/3 cup [75 ml] for one package of dry yeast). The temperature of liquid used to dissolve and activate yeast must be between 105˚ and 115˚F (40˚C and 46˚C). Yeast cells are not activated at temperatures lower than this and they die when exposed to temperatures higher than 130˚F (54˚C). If the recipe includes a sweetener like sugar or honey, add a teaspoon with the yeast. If no sweetener is called for, add a pinch, or add a pinch of flour. The yeast won’t foam without it. Let the mixture stand until it foams, up to 10 minutes.

Processing dry ingredients:

Put the flour in the work bowl with all the other dry ingredients. If the recipe calls for herbs, oil or solid fats like butter, add them with the flour. Turn the machine on and let it run for about 20 seconds. (Cheese, nuts and raisins may be added with the dry ingredients or during the final kneading. To leave them almost whole, add them 5 seconds before you

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Contents DLC-2011N For custom recipes Recommended work bowl capacity for various foodsYielding two 1-1/4 pound loaves Cups whole grain flours no white flour addedNext to the kitchen Pusher AssemblyPlace the box on a low Table or on the floorTable of Contents Operation CleaningGetting Ready Blades are sharp. Handle them carefullyIntroduction Quick breads, muffins, and biscuits Blade OperationDisc Operation Inch pieces of even size and length On ContinuousDough Button Prepare the dough ingredients and place in work bowlTo chop hard foods To chop raw fruits and vegetablesTo purée fruits and cooked vegetables To dislodge foodTo make peanut butter and other nut butters To chop meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo purée meat, poultry, fish and seafood To chop nutsCut or break bread, crackers or cookies into To beat egg whitesTo whip cream To make crumbs and crumb crustsLarge fruits like pineapple To make cake mixTip Whole peppers are an exceptionSmall amounts of food Remove the slicing or shredding discSmall, round fruits and vegetables Long fruits VegetablesSalami and other sausages Hard, at room temperatureCooked meat and poultry Uncooked meat and poultryProofing the yeast Using the right bladeMachine capacity Measuring the flourRising Adding liquidsKneading bread dough Kneading sweet doughMotor stops Dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlDough feels tough after kneading Soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processorMetal dough blade rises in work bowl Blade doesn’t incorporate ingredientsTechnical Data For shipping instructions To the store where it was purchased orRecipe Table of Contents Try this salsa on grilled chicken or seafood AppetizersFresh Tomato and Corn Salsa Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper SpreadRoasted Shallot & Herb Hummus HummusCup all-purpose flour Jalapeño Jack WafersThese savory wafers just melt in your mouth Small onionEgg wash 1 egg + 2 tablespoons water, beaten together Turkey Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry PinwheelsDo-ahead prep makes these perfect for entertaining Shallot 1-1/2 ounce peeled and trimmedTeaspoon Herbes de Provence Spinach, Feta & Artichoke Stuffed MushroomsFor a savory side dish, use this stuffing in portobellos Clove garlic Shallot, about 1 ounce, peeledTeaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup half-and-half SoupsButternut Squash Bisque with Roasted Cremini Mushrooms Makes eight 7-ounce servings Preparation 40 to 45 minutesChilled Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Corn Soup Medium tomatoes, cored, cut into GazpachoInch pieces Teaspoon kosher salt Fresh cilantro for garnish, if desiredCranberry Orange Bread Quick BreadsBanana Nut Bread Almonds and pears combine to make this rich, moist tea bread Almond-Pear BreadTablespoon water Yeast BreadsChallah Braid Cup warm water 105˚ 115˚F Large eggCups unbleached all-purpose flour Cheese BreadSpoil your family with homemade bread Classic White BreadPizza Dough Basic Artisan Bread Artisan BreadsTo make baguettes VariationAdapted from Charles van Over Olive and Rosemary Country LoafSimple Wheat Starter Ounces unbleached flourOunces whole wheat flour Makes one 24-ounce loaf Multi-Grain Sandwich LoafMakes two long loaves Farm House BreadEntrées Pesto Salmon and Pesto Potatoes en PapilloteShrimp & Ginger Stuffed Sole Ounce Reggiano Parmesan PizzasPesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato Pizza Tablespoons Pesto, pWell chilled Five Cheese Pizza BiancoOunces fontina, well chilled Chives, cut in 1-inch lengthsPizza Margherita Some of the best things in life are the simplestReduced version for pizza 2 red bell peppers, cut in half Roasted Pepper, Chevre & Mozzarella CalzoneMake ahead for a picnic or tailgating party Makes 4 large or 8 small calzones, 8 servingsSimple Tomato Sauce Sauces & DressingsCranberry Relish with Toasted Walnuts Creamy Chevre & Peppercorn DressingCreamy and tangy, perfect for crisp romaine Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette Teaspoon sugar Basic MayonnaiseTeaspoons fresh marjoram leaves or 1 teaspoon dried Tzatziki SauceFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots SidesAsian Slaw with Peanut Dressing Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Twice Baked Potatoes Cup evaporated skim milkTeaspoon ground white pepper Teaspoon salt At room temperature Savory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & CurrantsCup maple syrup Pound unsalted butter Cups 6 ounces lightly At room temperature Toasted hazelnutsDesserts Hazelnut Butter CookiesChocolate heaven Double Chocolate Chunk CookiesLemon Ginger Biscotti Delicious with coffee or teaRemove and reserve Basic Cheesecake White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot CakeTo 4 tablespoons ice water Thaw at room temperature for an hour before usingBasic Flaky Pastry Dough Inch pieces, well chilledPreheat the oven to 375 F Old World Apple Crumb PieCreamy apple pie with crunchy, crumb topping Makes 1 10-inch pie, 12 servingsPreheat the oven to 400˚F Deep-Dish Pear and Apple PieEach, peeled, cored and quartered Juice Cup real maple syrupScrape the work bowl Dark Chocolate TrufflesChocolate lover’s dream come true CocoaIBIB-5054A
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