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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.
Process using the ON button until mixed to a
smooth consistency. If necessary, interrupt the pro
-
cessing, remove the lid and scrape the mixture from
the sides of the bowl. Replace the lid and continue
but do not over-process the mixture.
Egg whites
Ensure the processing bowl and Quad® processing
blade are clean, dry and free of any fat residue.
Place a minimum of 6 egg whites and a pinch of
salt into the processing bowl. Process using the ON
button until egg whites are foamy (about 1 minute).
With the motor running, slowly add 1 tablespoon
lemon juice to help stabilise the egg white foam.
Note
The foamed egg whites are not recommended
for making meringue or Pavlova
(Refer to processing tips).
Egg whites Egg white foam
Sorbet
Place ripe fruit and a sugar syrup into the
processing bowl and process until smooth.
Transfer this mixture to a plastic dish and freeze
until just starting to set. Return frozen mixture
to the processing bowl and process using PULSE
button until smooth. Return mixture to freezer as
before and repeat process 2-3 times to break down
large ice crystals.
