MIXING AND WHIPPING WITH
THE QUAD
®
PROCESSING
BLADE
The Quad
®
processing blade mixes ingredients
for cakes, batters, and egg-based sauces such
as mayonnaise. It also whips egg whites and
cream. Always remember to place the Quad
®
processing blade into the processing bowl
before adding the food.
Butter cakes
Place softened butter and sugar into the
processing bowl. Process using the ON button
until mixture is lightly creamed. With the motor
running, add eggs one at a time down the
food chute, mixing well after each addition.
Add liquid and dry ingredients to the mixture
in the processing bowl and process using the
PULSE button until folded through evenly. If
necessary, interrupt the processing, remove
the lid and scrape the mixture from the sides
of the bowl. Replace the lid and if adding dried
fruit, nuts etc. using PULSE button until folded
through evenly.
Creamed butter & sugar Buttercake batter
Quick-mix cakes and batters
Use this method for melt ‘n’ mix cakes, packet
cakes and crepe batters. Place all ingredients
(starting with the liquid ingredients) into the
processing bowl ensuring not to exceed MAX
liquid level.
Peanut butter
Process shelled peanuts, no more than 2 cups
(250g) at a time, using the ON button until
pureed to desired consistency. Note: mixture
will form into a ball.
2 cups peanuts will yield approximately
1 cup peanut butter. The natural oil in the
butter will separate on standing. Stir before
use.
Shelled peanuts Peanut butter
Fresh Fruit
Peel and cut fruit into 2.5cm cubes. Ensure any
pips or stones are removed. For hard or firm
fruit such as apples and pears, cook until soft
before processing. Process no more than 2
cups at a time using the ON button until pureed
to desired consistency.
Baby food
Trim and cut cooked food (meat and/or
vegetables) into 2.5cm cubes. Process no more
than 2 cups at a time using the ON button until
pureed to desired consistency.
Add stock, milk or gravy during processing
if mixture becomes too stiff. If required,
freeze excess mixture in ice-cube trays,
then re pack in freezer bags ready for use.
Basic Food Processing Techniques continued
