Pre-Dinner Nibbles

Fritter Batter

Covers 8-12 fritters

1 cup plain flour

 

3 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt

1 egg

½cup milk

1.Sift flour, baking powder and salt into the small Mixmaster benchtop mixer bowl, add egg and milk and beat on Low speed (2), until combined and mixture is smooth, approximately 1-2 minutes.

2.Dip your favourite prepared fruit or vegetable into batter and deep fry immediately.

Ingredient suggestions:

Raw or cooked fruits, cheese fritters, fried oysters.

Note: When deep frying fritters ensure that your oil is bubbling and very hot. Never cook fritters in oil that doesn’t sizzle when food is placed into the deep fryer.

Mayonnaise

4 egg yolks

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

1½ tablespoons of lemon juice

1½ cups vegetable or olive oil

1.Combine eggs, mustard, and lemon juice in the small Mixmaster benchtop mixer bowl. Starting on Low speed (1-2) beat and then increasing slowly to High speed (9). Gradually add the oil to the mixture in a long thin stream until the mixture becomes very thick and creamy in consistency.

2.Taste and adjust flavour of mayonnaise with salt and pepper.

Savoury Puffs Makes approximately 40 Choux Pastry Puffs

60g butter or margarine

1 cup water

1 cup plain flour, sifted

3 large eggs

1.Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease and line oven slides.

2.Place butter or margarine and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil

3.Stir in flour. Cook stirring until dough leaves the side of the saucepan.

4.Cool slightly. Place mixture in the small Mixmaster benchtop mixer bowl and beat for 1 minute on Medium speed (5).

5.Add eggs one at a time and mix on Medium speed (5) until mixture is stiff and shiny.

6.Drop tablespoon size portions onto prepared slides.

7.Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 160°C and bake until dry inside. Cool, fill with sweet or savoury fillings and serve.

Note: These Choux Pastry Puffs freeze well.

Variation:

For sweet puffs, fill with sweet pastry cream, page 24.

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Sunbeam MX003 manual Pre-Dinner Nibbles, Fritter Batter, Ingredient suggestions, Mayonnaise

MX003 specifications

The Sunbeam MX003 is a highly regarded kitchen appliance that has captured the attention of baking enthusiasts and home cooks alike. This stand mixer stands out in a crowded market due to its unique blend of power, versatility, and user-friendly design.

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The Sunbeam MX003 comes with a generous 4-quart stainless steel mixing bowl, providing ample capacity for preparing large batches of dough or batter. The stainless steel construction adds durability and allows for easy cleaning, making it a practical choice for daily use. Additionally, the bowl features comfortable handles, enabling users to easily lift and pour their mixtures without fuss.

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