Cuisinart DLC-2011N manual Almond-Pear Bread

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Almond-Pear Bread

Almonds and pears combine to make this rich, moist tea bread.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation: 20 - 25 minutes, plus 2-1/2 hours baking and cooling

Paste:

3/4 cup blanched almonds

1/2 cup sugar

Bread:

Cooking spray

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1-1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

2teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3/4 pound ripe pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 large eggs

3/4 cup almond paste, broken into 1-inch

pieces

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened, cut into 1-inch pieces

To make paste:

Insert the metal blade. Process blanched almonds and sugar until finely ground, about 60 seconds. With machine running, add water and extract; process until combined, about 45 to 60 seconds longer. Paste can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight con- tainer for up to two weeks.

To make bread:

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly coat one 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Toast sliced almonds on a baking sheet until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl com- bine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; reserve.

Insert metal blade and process pears, egg, almond paste and butter until combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape bowl and process an additional 30 to 45 seconds. Add toasted almonds and reserved dry ingredients. Pulse to combine, about 6 to 7 times. Pour into prepared pan and bake until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on wire rack for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. For best results, wrap bread in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 24 hours before slicing. Freezes well.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 237 (49% from fat) • carbo. 25g • pro. 5g • fat 13g

sat. fat 4g • chol. 49mg • sod. 217mg • fiber 1g

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Contents DLC-2011N Recommended work bowl capacity for various foods Yielding two 1-1/4 pound loavesCups whole grain flours no white flour added For custom recipesPusher Assembly Place the box on a lowTable or on the floor Next to the kitchenTable of Contents Cleaning Getting ReadyBlades are sharp. Handle them carefully OperationIntroduction Disc Operation Quick breads, muffins, and biscuitsBlade Operation On Continuous Dough ButtonPrepare the dough ingredients and place in work bowl Inch pieces of even size and lengthTo chop raw fruits and vegetables To purée fruits and cooked vegetablesTo dislodge food To chop hard foodsTo chop meat, poultry, fish and seafood To purée meat, poultry, fish and seafoodTo chop nuts To make peanut butter and other nut buttersTo beat egg whites To whip creamTo make crumbs and crumb crusts Cut or break bread, crackers or cookies intoTo make cake mix TipWhole peppers are an exception Large fruits like pineappleRemove the slicing or shredding disc Small, round fruits and vegetablesLong fruits Vegetables Small amounts of foodHard, at room temperature Cooked meat and poultryUncooked meat and poultry Salami and other sausagesUsing the right blade Machine capacityMeasuring the flour Proofing the yeastAdding liquids Kneading bread doughKneading sweet dough RisingDough doesn’t clean inside of work bowl Dough feels tough after kneadingSoft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor Motor stopsBlade doesn’t incorporate ingredients Metal dough blade rises in work bowlTechnical Data To the store where it was purchased or For shipping instructionsRecipe Table of Contents Appetizers Fresh Tomato and Corn SalsaRoasted Garlic and Red Pepper Spread Try this salsa on grilled chicken or seafoodHummus Roasted Shallot & Herb HummusJalapeño Jack Wafers These savory wafers just melt in your mouthSmall onion Cup all-purpose flourTurkey Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels Do-ahead prep makes these perfect for entertainingShallot 1-1/2 ounce peeled and trimmed Egg wash 1 egg + 2 tablespoons water, beaten togetherSpinach, Feta & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms For a savory side dish, use this stuffing in portobellosClove garlic Shallot, about 1 ounce, peeled Teaspoon Herbes de ProvenceSoups Butternut Squash Bisque with Roasted Cremini MushroomsMakes eight 7-ounce servings Preparation 40 to 45 minutes Teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup half-and-halfChilled Roasted Red Bell Pepper & Corn Soup Gazpacho Inch pieces Teaspoon kosher saltFresh cilantro for garnish, if desired Medium tomatoes, cored, cut intoQuick Breads Cranberry Orange BreadBanana Nut Bread Almond-Pear Bread Almonds and pears combine to make this rich, moist tea breadYeast Breads Challah BraidCup warm water 105˚ 115˚F Large egg Tablespoon waterCheese Bread Cups unbleached all-purpose flourClassic White Bread Spoil your family with homemade breadPizza Dough Artisan Breads Basic Artisan BreadVariation To make baguettesOlive and Rosemary Country Loaf Adapted from Charles van OverOunces whole wheat flour Simple Wheat StarterOunces unbleached flour Multi-Grain Sandwich Loaf Makes one 24-ounce loafFarm House Bread Makes two long loavesEntrées Salmon and Pesto Potatoes en Papillote PestoShrimp & Ginger Stuffed Sole Pizzas Pesto, Cheese & Fresh Tomato PizzaTablespoons Pesto, p Ounce Reggiano ParmesanFive Cheese Pizza Bianco Ounces fontina, well chilledChives, cut in 1-inch lengths Well chilledReduced version for pizza Pizza MargheritaSome of the best things in life are the simplest Roasted Pepper, Chevre & Mozzarella Calzone Make ahead for a picnic or tailgating partyMakes 4 large or 8 small calzones, 8 servings 2 red bell peppers, cut in halfSauces & Dressings Simple Tomato SauceCreamy and tangy, perfect for crisp romaine Cranberry Relish with Toasted WalnutsCreamy Chevre & Peppercorn Dressing Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette Basic Mayonnaise Teaspoon sugarTzatziki Sauce Teaspoons fresh marjoram leaves or 1 teaspoon driedSides French Cut Green Beans with ShallotsAsian Slaw with Peanut Dressing Teaspoon ground white pepper Teaspoon salt Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Twice Baked PotatoesCup evaporated skim milk Cup maple syrup At room temperatureSavory Sweet Potatoes with Onions & Currants Cups 6 ounces lightly At room temperature Toasted hazelnuts DessertsHazelnut Butter Cookies Pound unsalted butterDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Chocolate heavenRemove and reserve Lemon Ginger BiscottiDelicious with coffee or tea Basic Cheesecake Carrot Cake White Chocolate Cream Cheese FrostingThaw at room temperature for an hour before using Basic Flaky Pastry DoughInch pieces, well chilled To 4 tablespoons ice waterOld World Apple Crumb Pie Creamy apple pie with crunchy, crumb toppingMakes 1 10-inch pie, 12 servings Preheat the oven to 375 FDeep-Dish Pear and Apple Pie Each, peeled, cored and quartered JuiceCup real maple syrup Preheat the oven to 400˚FDark Chocolate Truffles Chocolate lover’s dream come trueCocoa Scrape the work bowlIBIB-5054A