Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB manual Machine capacity, Using the right blade, Measuring the flour

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TECHNIQUES FOR KNEADING YEAST DOUGH WITH THE DOUGH BLADE

The Premier Series 9-Cup Food Proces- sor 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 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. 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 pro- portion 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 ingredi- ents 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, the processing procedures are the same for both types of dough.

Machine capacity

Recommended maximum amount of flour is 4 cups of all-purpose flour or 2½ cups of whole-grain flour. If a bread dough calls for more than the recommended amounts of flour, mix and knead it in equal batches. Do the same for sweet doughs that call for more than 3½ cups of flour.

Using the right blade

Use the dough blade when the recipe calls for more than 3½ cups (17½ ounces/875 ml) of flour. Use the metal chopping blade when a recipe calls for less than 3½ (875 ml) 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.

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 mea- sure 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° and 46°C). Yeast cells are not activated at tempera- tures 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. If it does not foam, discard and begin again with fresh yeast.

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 stop kneading. For a finer texture, add them sooner.)

Adding liquids

All liquid should be added through the small feed tube while the machine is running. Add liquid in a slow, steady stream, only as fast as dry ingredients absorb it. If liquid sloshes

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Contents DLC-2009CHB Food Capacity Recommended work bowl capacity for various foodsImportant Unpacking Instructions Contents Getting Ready OperationGeneral Introduction Disc Operation Blade OperationOn Continuous Machine FunctionsTechniques for Chopping and Puréeing with the Metal Blade To chop meat, poultry and seafood To beat egg whites Cabbage and iceberg lettuce Round fruits and vegetablesWhole peppers are an exception Large fruits like pineappleFrench-cut green beans Remove the slicing or shredding discLong fruits and vegetables Small amounts of foodCooked meat and poultry Uncooked meat and poultrySalami and other sausages Proofing the yeast Using the right bladeMachine capacity Measuring the flourShaping, finishing and baking Kneading bread doughKneading sweet dough RisingIf dough doesn’t rise If dough doesn’t clean inside of work bowlIf soft dough or liquid leaks onto base of food processor If motor stopsCleaning and Storage For Your Safety Before Returning Your Cuisinart Product Recipe Notes RecipesAppetizers Fresh Tomato and Corn SalsaGreek Spread Creamy Guacamole Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper SpreadSpinach, Feta and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms Turkey Sausage and Sun-Dried Tomato Puff Pastry Pinwheels Hummus Gazpacho SoupsButternut Squash Soup with Leeks Caramelized Five Onion Soup Vegetarian Potato and Split Pea Soup Basic Mayonnaise Sauces and DressingsPesto Tartar SauceSun-Dried Tomato Tapenade Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Simple Tomato SauceChocolate Sauce with Variations Asian Slaw with Peanut Dressing Cup golden raisins Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey-Ginger DressingCup walnut halves, shells removed Pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch piecesCapered Tuna Spread Lemony Honey Dijon Vinaigrette Creamy Chèvre and Peppercorn DressingCup extra virgin olive oil Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette Breads Challah BraidCup unsalted butter, melted Pecan Sticky Buns Sesame Dinner Rolls Stollen Cheese BreadCup powdered sugar Cup raisinsCup slivered almonds, divided also used in filling Cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat milkPackage active dry yeast Tablespoon granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³ Classic Cuisinart White BreadClassic Cuisinart Wheat Bread Package active dry yeast Teaspoons granulated sugar ¹⁄ ³Pizza Dough Package active dry yeast Teaspoon granulated sugarCup warm water 105-115F Cup granulated sugar Cranberry-Orange BreadCarrot-Raisin Muffins Lowfat Banana Nut BreadMocha-Pecan Coffee Cake ¹⁄ ³ Cup walnut halves, shells removed Strips orange zestCup firmly packed dark brown sugar Jalapeño Cornbread Cilantro-Lime Butter Almond-Pear BreadTo make bread Variations Popovers with VariationsPounds carrots, peeled, cut to fit feed tube vertically SidesFrench Cut Green Beans with Shallots Glazed CarrotsPotato and Leek Gratin Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Twice Baked Potatoes Chili Lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple and Zucchini EntréesGreek Burgers with Feta and Olive Tapenade Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Onion and Dried Plum Stuffing Salmon and Pesto Potatoes Pesto, Cheese and Fresh Tomato Pizza PizzaDesserts Hazelnut Butter CookiesLemon Ginger Biscotti Cup almond toffee bits such as Heath brand Makes 16 browniesDouble Chocolate Chunk Cookies Peach Melba Crisp Apple Kuchen Basic Cheesecake Double Chocolate Variation Basic Flaky Pastry DoughDeep Dish Pear and Apple Pie Page Page IB-8044 Version no DLC2009CHB IB-8044

DLC-2009CHB specifications

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