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Dried fruit
Dried fruit can be sticky, and may stick
to the blades during processing.
We recommend putting dried fruit in
the freezer for about 10 minutes before
processing. Process no more than 2 cups
at a time using the PULSE button at
1–2 second intervals until chopped to the
desired consistency.
If chopping fruit to add to cake mixture,
process the fruit before making the cake
mix. Add a little flour (from the quantity
of flour in the recipe) to prevent fruit from
sticking to the Quad blade.
For dates and other larger dried fruits,
remove pits and cut into quarters before
processing. Process no more than 1 cup at
a time.
Soft breadcrumbs
Break stale bread into chunks (fresh bread
will stick to blades). Process no more than
6–8 slices at a time using the PULSE button
at 1–2 second intervals until crumbed to
desired consistency.
Dried breadcrumbs
Tear bread into chunks and toast in oven
until golden and crisp. Do not over brown.
Process no more than 6–8 slices at a time
using the PULSE button at 1–2 second
intervals.
Biscuit crumbs
Break biscuits into quarters, and weigh
a maximum of 500g (2 standard packets).
Process using the PULSE button at
1–2 second intervals until chopped to the
desired consistency. Sweet or savoury
biscuit crumbs can be used as an alternative
to pastry for sweet or savoury pies.
Do not process very hard biscuits (for
example gingernut biscuits) as this may
damage the blades.
PURÉEING WITH THE QUAD
®
BLADE
The micro-serrated Quad blade purees raw
and cooked food to the consistency required,
including baby food. The blades process very
efficiently, and cut the time needed to puree
many tasks.
Always remember to place the Quad blade into
the processing bowl before adding the food.
Carefully remove the Quad blade after pureeing
food and use a spatula to scrape food adhering
to the blade and bowl.
Baby food
Trim and cut vegetables and meat into 2.5cm
cubes. Cook vegetables and meat before
processing. Process no more than
7½ cups at a time using the START | PAUSE
button in intervals until the food is pureed to
a smooth and even consistency. Stock, milk
or gravy can be added through the small feed
chute if the mixture becomes
too thick.
Excess baby food can be frozen in ice-cube
trays, and packed in single serve freezer bags
ready for use.
