White bread, Carrot and coriander soup | Kenwood FP980 instruction

white bread

500g(1lb 2oz) strong white bread flour 5mls (1tsp) salt

15g(1⁄2oz) lard

15g (1⁄2oz) fresh yeast or 10mls(2tsp) dried yeast + 5mls (1tsp) caster sugar. 300mls (11fl oz) warm water, 100mls (31⁄2 fl oz) boiling water to 200mls (71⁄2 fl oz) cold water

1Dried yeast (the type that needs reconstituting): Add the yeast and sugar to the warm water. Leave to stand for 5 - 10 m inutes until frothy. Fresh yeast: crumble into the flour

Other types of yeast: follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

2Fit the dough tool or knife blade and add the flour (with fresh yeast if used), salt and lard. Process for a few seconds to evenly distribute the ingredients.

3Then with the motor running quickly pour the liquid in a stead y stream down the feed tube until the mixture forms an elastic soft dough. This will take about 60 - 90 seconds.

4Remove the dough, place in a bowl, cover with an oiled piece of clingfilm or a plastic bag, and leave in a warm place for 45 - 60 minutes or until doubled in size.

5Re-knead by hand for 2 - 3 minute. Re-kneading in the bowl is not recommended as it may cause the processor to become unstable. Shape into a loaf or 15 rolls and place on greased baking trays and leave until double in size.

6Then bake in a pre-heated oven at 230°C/450°F/Gas mark 8 for 20 - 25 minutes for the loaf or 10 - 15 minutes for bread rolls. When ready they should sound hollow when tapped on the base.

carrot and coriander soup

25g (1oz) butter

1 onion chopped

1 clove garlic crushed

700g (1lb 10oz) carrot cut into 1 cm cubes cold chicken stock

10-15ml (2-3tsp) ground coriander salt and pepper

1Melt the butter in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry unt il soft.

2Place the carrot into the liquidiser, add the onion and garlic. Add sufficient stock to reach the 1.5 L level marked on the goblet. Fit the l id and filler cap.

3Blend on maximum speed for 30 seconds for a coarse soup o r longer for a finer result.

4Transfer the mixture to a saucepan, add the coriander and se asoning and simmer the soup for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked.

5Adjust the seasoning as necessary and add extra liquid if required.

FP980 specifications

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