RECIPES

CREAMY CHOCOLATE GANACHE

INGREDIENTS

200g dark chocolate, chopped ¾ cup thickened cream

METHOD

1.Combine chocolate and cream in a small heat proof bowl, place over a small saucepan of simmering water, and stir until smooth. Allow to cool until thick enough to spread.

2.Spread cake, top and sides, with a thin layer of glaze, then quickly pour remaining glaze evenly over top of cake. Allow glaze to set at room temperature before serving.

GLACE ICING

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups icing sugar

2 teaspoons butter, softened

2-3 tablespoons milk

METHOD

1.Place icing sugar in a small heat proof bowl, stir in butter and enough milk to make a firm paste.

2.Place the bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water, and stir until icing is smooth, do not overheat.

RICH SHORTCRUST PASTRY

INGREDIENTS

180g butter, chopped 2¼ cups/340g plain flour

1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 egg yolk, lightly beaten Extra flour, for kneading

METHOD

1.Assemble mixer using scraper beater.

2.Using Creaming/Beating setting, beat butter until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.

3.Using Folding/Kneading setting, add flour, baking powder and salt, mix until well combined, about 30 to 40 seconds.

4.Gradually add lemon juice and egg yolk, mix until mixture forms a slightly crumbly dough, about 20 seconds. Do not overmix.

5.Turn dough onto lightly flour dusted board and knead lightly to form a smooth ball. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes before using.

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Breville BEM800 brochure Creamy Chocolate Ganache, Glace Icing, Rich Shortcrust Pastry
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BEM800 specifications

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