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RECIPES
PIZZA dOUGH
Makes 2 pizzas
INGREdIENTS
450g ‘00’ Strong Flour
3 teaspoons yeast
3 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive
260ml lukewarm water
METHOd
1. Assemble food processor using the
dough blade.
2. To make the dough, put the flour,
yeast, sugar, salt and olive oil into the
processing bowl, place the feed pusher
in place and turn the food processor on
to start processing. Remove the small
feed chute and add water. Process for 1
minute or until dough comes together
and forms a dough ball. Remove dough
from bowl and place onto a lightly
floured bench top.
3. Knead for about 5 minutes, if necessary,
until the dough is smooth.
4. Put in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with
cling wrap and leave in a warm place for
about an hour until doubled in size, then
knock dough back with one good punch.
Divide dough evenly into 2 dough balls.
5. Roll dough ball evenly into a pizza round
and place onto a baking tray and spread
with your favourite topping.
6. Bake in pre-heated 220°C oven 200°C
fan forced for 15 minutes or until golden
brown and crisp.
7. Makes enough for 6 x 30 cm
(12 inch) pizzas.
NOTE
Double wrap dough balls in plastic
wrap and freeze for up to 1 month.
To de-frost, remove from freezer and
place dough ball into microwave.
De-frost on low for 30 seconds.
APPLE TART
Makes 4–6 serves
INGREdIENTS
1 quantity Rich Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
(see page 58)
1kg Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup caster sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon milk, for brushing
1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra
METHOd
1. Roll out half of the pastry to line a 20cm
flan pan. Prick the base with a fork, cover
and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
2. Assemble the food processor using the
thick slicing disc and slice the apples.
3. Arrange apples over the prepared pastry
base. Sprinkle with lemon juice, sugar
and cinnamon.
4. Roll out remaining pastry sufficiently to
cover the flan pan. Layer the pastry over
the top of the filling then trim and crimp
the edges of the pastry.
5. Brush top of pastry with a little milk and
sprinkle with sugar. Make 2 slits in top
of pastry with tip of a sharp knife.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for
40 minutes or until pastry is crisp
and golden.
Serve warm or cold, with whipped cream.
variations
Apple and Sultana: In Step 3 add