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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.
We do not recommend chopping large dried
fruits such as dates and figs.
soft breadcrumbs
Break stale bread into chunks (fresh bread
will stick to blades). Process no more than
4–6 slices at a time using the PULSE button
at 1–2 second intervals until crumbed to
desired consistency. For best results when
making bread crumbs, add one slice at a time.
dried breadcrumbs
Tear bread into chunks and toast in oven until
golden and crisp. Do not over brown. Process
no more than 4–6 slices at a time using the
PULSE button at 1–2 second intervals.
Biscuit crumbs
Break biscuits into quarters, and weigh a
maximum of 250g. 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 as this may
damage the blades.
pUréeInG WIth the
QUAd
®
BlAde
The micro-serrated Quad
®
blade purées raw
and cooked food to the consistency required,
including baby food. The blades process very
efficiently, and cut the time needed to purée
many tasks.
Always remember to place the Quad
®
blade into
the processing bowl before adding the food.
Carefully remove the Quad
®
blade after
puréeing 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
5½ cups at a time using the START | PAUSE
button in intervals until the food is puréed 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.
peanut butter
Process no more than 4 cups of shelled nuts
at a time using the START | PAUSE button
until chopped to the desired consistency.
The volume of nuts reduces after processing,
for example 2 cups of nuts will make around 1
cup of nut butter.
Natural nut butter (without using stabilizers)
will separate on standing, and needs to be
stirred before use.
