Breville BEM800XL User Manual

Stand Mixer

Instruction Booklet Livret d’instructions

BEM800XL

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CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new Breville Stand Mixer

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CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety ﬁrst

7 Know your Breville Stand Mixer 11 - Using the Scraper Beater

12 Before ﬁrst use of your Breville Stand Mixer 13 - Before using you Mixer for the

ﬁrst time

13 - Attaching the Mixing Bowl 13 - Removing the Mixing Bowl 14 - Attaching the Scraper Beater, Flat

Beater, Wire Whip or Dough Hook

14 - Removing the Scraper Beater, Flat

Beater, Wire Whip or Dough Hook

15 - Attaching the Pouring Shield 15 - Removing the Pouring Shield

16 Operating your Breville Stand Mixer

18 Additional features of your Breville Stand Mixer 19 - The count-up timer

19 - The count-down timer 20 - Pause mode 20 - Thermo cut-off

(temperature overload)

20 - Electronic cut-off

(current overload)

22 Care and cleaning your Breville Stand Mixer 23 - Cleaning after use

23 - Storage

24 Hints & Tips

28 The Vital Ingredients

32 Troubleshooting

34 Recipes

43 One year limited warranty

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• Carefully read all instructions before

operating the appliance for the ﬁrst time and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any

packaging material and promotional labels before using the appliance for the ﬁrst time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young

children, remove and safely discard the protective cover ﬁtted to the power plug of this appliance.

• Do not place the appliance near the

edge of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of water and other substances. Vibration during operation may cause the appliance to move.

• Do not use the appliance on a sink

drain board.

• Do not place the appliance on or near

a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.

• Always ensure the appliance is

completely assembled before operating. Follow the instructions provided in this book.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the 'OFF' position before plugging the power plug into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the Speed Control Dial

to the 'OFF' position before unplugging the power plug from the wall outlet.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the 'OFF' position and remove the power plug from the wall outlet before attaching the scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip or dough hook.

• Do not use attachments other than those

recommended by Breville or provided with the appliance. The use of any accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may cause injuries.

• The scraper beater is not intended for

mixing heavy batters, doughs, whisking egg whites or whipping potatoes.

• Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep

hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from the moving scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip or dough hook during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the Mixer.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial is

in the 'OFF' position and remove the power plug from the wall outlet before placing hands inside the mixing bowl or before removing fallen objects such as a spoon or spatula.

• Care should be taken when removing

food from the mixing bowl by ensuring the motor and the scraper beater, ﬂat

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

beater, wire whip or dough hook have completely stopped. Ensure the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position and remove the power plug from the wall outlet before unlocking the mixer head and moving into the open (vertical) position. The scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip or dough hook should be released from the mixer head before removing food from the mixing bowl.

• Always ensure the Speed Control Dial

is in the 'OFF' position and remove the power plug from the wall outlet before attempting to move the appliance, before assembling or disassembling, when not in use and before cleaning or storing.

• Ensure the mixer head is locked into the

closed (horizontal) position when not in use and before storing.

• Always remove the scraper beater, ﬂat

beater, wire whip or dough hook from the appliance before cleaning.

• Do not place any part of the appliance

in the dishwasher other than the mixing bowl, pouring shield, spatula, scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip or dough hook.

• Do not place any part of the appliance

in the microwave oven.

• Do not move the appliance whilst in

operation.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended

when in use.

FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Do not use the appliance for anything

other than its intended purpose as

described in this booklet. Do not use outdoors. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over

the edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock, do not

immerse the power cord, power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.

• The appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used by or near children.

• For any maintenance other than

cleaning, call Breville Customer Service at 1-866-BREVILLE.

• Regularly inspect the power cord, plug

and actual appliance for any damage. Do not operate if damaged in any way or after the appliance malfunctions. Immediately cease use of the appliance and call Breville Customer Service at 1-866-BREVILLE for examination, repair or adjustment.

• This appliance is equipped with a power

cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The appliance must be grounded using a 3-hole properly grounded outlet. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

• If the power outlet is a standard

2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord or use an adapter.

• Consult a qualiﬁed electrician if the

grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• The installation of a residual current

device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operation current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. Consult a qualiﬁed electrician for professional advice.

ENSURE THE SPEED CONTROL

DIAL IS IN THE 'OFF' POSITION AND REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE ATTACHING THE SCRAPER BEATER, FLAT BEATER, WIRE WHIP OR DOUGH HOOK.

BREVILLE ASSIST™ PLUG

Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist™ Plug, conveniently designed with a ﬁnger hole in the power plug for easy and safe removal from the wall outlet. For safety reasons it is recommended you plug your Breville appliance directly into its own electrical outlet on a dedicated circuit separate from other appliances. If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not function properly.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is ﬁtted with a short power cord as a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord. Use in conjunction with a power strip or extension cord is not recommended, however they are available and may be used if care is exercised.

If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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KNOW

Your Breville Stand Mixer

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE STAND MIXER

A 'Tilt-Release' Button:

Releases the mixer head into the open 'Tilt-Back' position for easy removal and addition of ingredients, attachments and mixing bowl.

B Internal Cord Storage:

Located in the rear of the mixer. Cord pushes into the mixer base for convenient and tidy storage.

C Lift Assist Handles:

Handles on the mixer head and base allow for easy handling and maneuvering.

D Attachment Shaft:

Attaches the scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip and dough hook.

E LED Speed Indicator:

LEDs illuminate to display the selected speed/mixing task.

F 12 Speed Control Dial:

'Pause' function temporarily stops the mixer and pauses the timer.

G LCD screen with 10 Minute Timer:

Set the timer to count-up to record mixing time, or count-down according to a speciﬁed recipe time before automatically switching off.

H 2-Piece Pouring Shield:

Minimizes spattering when mixing and adding ingredients.

I 5 Quart Stainless Steel Bowl. J Bowl Locking Recess:

Securely locks the bowl in place for safety and stability when the mixer is in operation.

K Spatula (not shown)

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE STAND MIXER

Scraper Beater for creaming butter & sugar, mixing sticky ingredients or folding whipped egg whites into mixtures:

- Frosting, icing, gum paste

- Cheesecakes

- Compound butters

- Pie ﬁllings

- Creaming mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, sour cream

- Sticky cake & cookie batters

Flat Beater for normal to heavy mixtures:

- Pie pastry

- Biscuits

- Quick breads

NOTE: Do not use the Scraper Beater for mixing heavy batters, doughs, whisking egg whites or whipping potatoes.

- Mashed potatoes

- Meat loaf

- Heavy cake & cookie batters

Wire Whip for incorporating air into mixtures:

- Eggs

- Egg whites

- Heavy cream

- Certain candies

- Angel food cakes

- Chiffon cakes

- Meringues

- Sauces and dressings

Dough Hook for mixing and kneading yeast doughs:

- Breads

- Rolls

- Pizza

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- Pasta

- Focaccia

- Yeast-raised coffee cakes

KNOW YOUR BREVILLE STAND MIXER

Scrapes the Bowl

So you don’t have to

Under-mixed batters produce poorly baked results, including collapsing, unevenness of crumb, holes, low rising, streaking and coarse textures.

The ﬂexible edge of the Scraper Beater continuously folds and scrapes the sides & bottom of the bowl, including the dimple at the bottom, for exceptionally thorough mixing. It virtually eliminates the need for hand scraping with a spatula, cutting mixing time by up to 60%*.

* Tested creaming butter and sugar against BEM800XL ﬂat beater.

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE STAND MIXER

USING THE SCRAPER BEATER

The Scraper Beater can be used for a variety of mixing tasks. Due to the efﬁcient mixing action of the Scraper Beater, the mixing time of many recipes

will be reduced. Refer to the chart below for approximate mixing times. These are a guide only. Longer mixing times may be required for larger or double quantities.

Mixture Mixing Task Approx. Mixing Time

Butter & Sugar Creaming 3-4 minutes

Crumble (topping) Combining/rubbing butter and

Cake, cookie & mufﬁn batters Incorporating wet and dry ingredients 30-40 seconds

Thin/light batters (ie. Pancakes)

Icing Incorporating wet and dry ingredients 30-40 seconds

Frosting Creaming butter

dry ingredients

Incorporating wet and dry ingredients 40-50 seconds

Combining icing sugar, butter & liquid ingredients

(or until mixture is light and creamy) 50-60 seconds

(or until ingredients resemble coarse breadcrumbs)

(or until all ingredients are combined)

(or until batter is smooth)

(or until all icing is smooth) 1-2 minutes

(or until butter is smooth and creamy)

50-60 seconds (or until mixture is light and ﬂuffy)

NOTE: Do not use the Scraper Beater for mixing heavy batters, doughs, whisking egg whites or whipping potatoes.

TIP:

• When adding ﬂour to the mixing bowl, always use

the pouring shield and ensure the mixer is on the Fold/Knead setting. This will prevent ﬂour from escaping the mixing bowl.

• The Scraper Beater can also be used as a spatula

when removing mixtures from the mixing bowl.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Of your Breville Stand Mixer

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Mixer for the ﬁrst time

1. Place the Mixer on a level, dry surface

such as a bench top.

2. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

3. Remove any packaging material and

promotional labels.

4. Remove the mixing bowl, pouring

shield, spatula, scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip and dough hook.

5. Wash in warm soapy water with a

soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, the mixing bowl, pouring shield, spatula and attachments may be washed in the dishwasher (spatula and attachments, top shelf only).

NOTE: When using the Mixer for the ﬁrst time you may notice an odor coming from the motor. This is normal and will dissipate with use.

2. Press the ‘Tilt-Release’ button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to raise the mixer head until it locks into the open position.

3. Turn the mixing bowl counter-clockwise

to release from the Bowl Locking Recess.

'TILT-RELEASE' BUTTON

OPEN POSITION

Attaching the Mixing Bowl

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. Press the ‘Tilt-Release’ button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to raise the mixer head until it locks into the open position.

3. Insert the mixing bowl into the Bowl

ATTACH

REMOVE

Locking Recess and turn clockwise until the mixing bowl locks securely into place.

Removing the Mixing Bowl

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the

NOTE: To remove or insert the mixing bowl, the mixer head must be raised and locked into the open position.

'OFF' position.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Attaching the Scraper Beater, Flat Beater, Wire Whip or Dough Hook

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to raise the mixer head until it locks into the open position.

3. Locate the groove at the top of the

attachment.

4. Align the groove with the pin on the

Attachment Shaft.

5. Push upwards as far as possible

and turn counter-clockwise until the attachment securely locks onto the pin.

Removing the Scraper Beater, Flat Beater, Wire Whip or Dough Hook

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to raise the mixer head until it locks into the open position.

3. Push the attachment upwards as far

as possible and turn clockwise until the attachment releases from the pin on the Attachment Shaft.

4. Pull attachment from Attachment Shaft.

6. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to lower the mixer head until it locks into the closed position.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

Attaching the Pouring Shield

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. Attach the mixing bowl and either the

scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip or dough hook.

3. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to lower the mixer head until it locks into the closed position.

4. Slide the main ring into position on

top of the mixing bowl then attach the pour spout.

Removing the Pouring Shield

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. Detach the pour spout then slide the

main ring from the mixing bowl.

3. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to raise the mixer head until it locks into the open position.

4. Remove the attachment from the

Attachment Shaft then remove the mixing bowl from the Bowl Locking Recess.

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OPERATING

Your Breville Stand Mixer

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OPERATING THE MIXER

The Breville Stand Mixer features Planetary Mixing Action, a similar mixing action used by commercial mixers in bakeries and patisseries for 360 degree beater-to-bowl coverage. This is achieved by the counter-clockwise motion of the mixer head combined with the clockwise sweep of the beater. The result is thoroughly mixed ingredients without the need for a rotating bowl.

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. Assemble the Mixer with the desired

attachment and the mixing bowl (containing ingredients as directed in the recipe).

3. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to lower the mixer head until it locks into the closed position. Attach the pouring shield, if desired.

4. Unwind the power cord completely

and insert the power plug into a grounded wall outlet. The LED’s on the speed indicator will illuminate one-by-one all the way to the top, then turn off one-by-one. The LCD screen will display '0:00'.

NOTE: If the Mixer has not been used for 3 minutes it will automatically enter power-saving standby mode. When in standby mode, the LCD screen will cease to illuminate. To re-activate the Mixer out of standby mode and begin mixing, turn the Speed Control Dial or press one of the 'Count Up/Down' timer arrows.

5. Rotate the Speed Control Dial

clockwise. Always begin mixing on the lowest speed then gradually increase to the desired higher speed to prevent ingredients spattering.

The LED Speed Indicator is conveniently labeled with suggested mixing tasks for each speed setting. Use this in combination with the attachment guide, printed on the inner body of the Mixer (visible once the mixing bowl is removed).

ATTACHMENT Mixing Task

(on LED)

Aerate • Egg Whites

Whip • Eggs

Cream • Butter &

Beat Light Mix Fold

Knead • Pizza &

Use For (see p.9 & 11)

• Meringue

• Cream

Sugar

• Icing

• Cake &

Cookie Mix

• Heavy

Batter

• Pastry

• Use 'Fold'

to start all mixing procedures

Pasta Dough

• Bread

Dough

6. If necessary, turn the Speed Control

Dial to the 'OFF' position and scrape the mixing bowl with a spatula. To recommence mixing, rotate the Speed Control Dial clockwise.

NOTE: Under heavy load with extended mixing time, the mixer head may become warm. This is normal.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Of your Breville Stand Mixer

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

The count-up timer

The count-up timer is especially useful to gauge mixing time or when a recipe does not specify the mixing time. You can monitor the time it takes to thoroughly mix the ingredients, so that the next time you mix the same ingredients you can set the count-down timer to a speciﬁc time.

The count-up timer will automatically begin counting up as soon as the Speed Control Dial is rotated from the 'OFF' position to one of the mixing speeds. When the Speed Control Dial is rotated back to the 'OFF' position, the LCD screen will display '0:00'.

NOTE: The maximum count-up time is 9:59 (nine minutes, ﬁfty-nine seconds). The Mixer will automatically switch off at 9 minutes 59 seconds. The Speed Control Dial must be rotated back to the 'OFF' position to reset the count-up timer and continue mixing.

To set the count-down timer, press the up or down arrows until the desired mixing time is displayed on the LCD screen. Rotate the Speed Control Dial clockwise to select the desired speed and to begin mixing. Once the Mixer automatically turns off, the Speed Control Dial must be rotated back to the 'OFF' position to reset the count-down timer and continue mixing.

NOTE: Press and hold down the arrows to reach the desired time more quickly.

The count-down timer

The count-down timer is especially useful for any recipe that speciﬁes the

NOTE: The maximum time the count-down timer can be set is 9:59 (nine minutes, ﬁfty-nine seconds).

length of time ingredients should be mixed. For example, if a recipe reads, "beat for 3 minutes", you can set the count-down timer to 3 minutes by pressing the up/ down arrows. After 3 minutes of mixing, the LCD screen will display 'OFF', an alert will sound and the Mixer will automatically turn off. The Speed Control Dial must be rotated back to the 'OFF' position to reset the timer and continue mixing.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Pause mode

At any stage during mixing, whether you are using the count-up or count-down timer, you can rotate the Speed Control Dial to the 'PAUSE' position. This will turn the Mixer off and pause the timer. This enables you to assess the mixing progress or add additional ingredients without affecting the timer.

For example, if you are mixing using the count-up timer, you can rotate the Speed Control Dial from one of the mixing speeds to the 'PAUSE' position. The Mixer will turn off and pause the timer so you can add ingredients. Once ready, rotate the Speed Control Dial back to one of the mixing speeds and the timer will continue to count-up from the exact time it was paused. Alternatively, you can reset the timer to '0:00' by turning the Speed Control Dial to the 'OFF' position.

Thermo cut-off (temperature overload)

The Mixer is equipped with a self-resetting safety device which safeguards against overheating of the motor with excessive loads. If overheating occurs, the Mixer will automatically activate the overheating protection device and the motor will switch itself off. Should the Mixer go into this mode, the LCD screen will display 'E2', the LED Speed Indicator will ﬂash and an alert will sound 3 times.

If this error occurs, turn the Speed Control Dial to the 'OFF' position and remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Wait at least 15 minutes before restarting the Mixer.

Electronic cut-off (current overload)

The Mixer is equipped with an electronic protection cut-off which will activate if the motor is stalled or overloaded. This is normally a result of excessive ingredients being processed at one time. Should the Mixer go into this mode, the LCD screen will display 'E1', the LED Speed Indicator will ﬂash and an alert will sound 3 times.

If this error occurs, turn the Speed Control Dial to the ‘OFF’ position and remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

Remove some of the ingredients from the mixing bowl before restarting the Mixer.

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CARE & CLEANING

Your Breville Stand Mixer

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CARE & CLEANING

Cleaning after use

1. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

2. If the pouring shield is assembled,

detach the pour spout then slide the main ring from the mixing bowl.

3. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to raise the mixer head until it locks into the open position.

4. Remove the attachment from the

Attachment Shaft then remove the mixing bowl from the Bowl Locking Recess (see page 13, 14 and 15 for detailed instructions).

5. Wash the mixing bowl, pouring shield,

spatula, scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip and dough hook in warm soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Alternatively, the mixing bowl, pouring shield, spatula and attachments may be washed in the dishwasher (spatula and attachments, top shelf only).

NOTE: Do not use abrasive scouring pads or commercial cleaners when cleaning the mixing bowl, pouring shield, spatula, scraper beater, ﬂat beater, wire whip or dough hook as these may scratch the surface. Also ensure that the attachments are not soaked in water for extended periods of time, for example several hours or overnight, as this may damage their ﬁnish.

NOTE: Do not wash or immerse the mixer head and mixer base in water or any other liquid. Clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not allow water or any liquid to enter the gear system as damage may result.

Storage

1. The Mixer should be kept in a

convenient position on your kitchen bench top or in an accessible cupboard.

2. Ensure the power cord is unplugged

and the Speed Control Dial is in the 'OFF' position.

3. Insert the mixing bowl into the Bowl

Locking Recess and securely lock into place.

4. Place the attachments inside the

mixing bowl.

5. Press the 'Tilt-Release' button and

simultaneously use the Lift Assist Handle to lower the mixer head until it locks into the closed position.

6. Slide the main ring of the pouring shield

into position on top of the mixing bowl then attach the pour spout.

7. The mixer head cannot be taken off the

mixer base for any purpose.

6. Wipe the mixer head, Attachment Shaft

and mixer base with a soft, damp cloth then dry thoroughly. Wipe any excess food particles from the power cord.

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HINTS & TIPS

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HINTS & TIPS

FOR BETTER BREAD MAKING

• Do check the ingredients and read the

recipe before starting to bake.

• Do measure ingredients accurately

— weighed measurements are more accurate than volume measurements.

• If using measuring cups, it is important

to spoon dry ingredients loosely into the cup. Do not tap the cup on the bench or pack the ingredients into the cup unless otherwise directed. Level the top of the cup with a straight edged knife or spatula. If measuring liquids, place the cup on a ﬂat surface and check for accuracy at eye level.

• Do use bread ﬂour unless recipe states

otherwise.

• Do check 'best before' dates on

ingredients.

• Do store opened ingredients in airtight

containers.

• Do use ingredients at room temperature.

• Don’t use ﬂour that contains a protein

level of less than 11%.

• Don’t use tableware cups, jugs or

spoons for measuring.

• Don’t use hot water or liquids.

• Don’t use self-raising ﬂour to make

yeasted bread unless recipe states otherwise.

• If you live in a high altitude area above

3,000ft (900m) you will probably need to alter the yeast quantity in the bread recipe.

• The higher the altitude, the lower the

air pressure and the faster the dough will rise. Try reducing the yeast by ¼ teaspoon.

• If the weather is hot and humid, reduce

the yeast by ¼ teaspoon to avoid over rising of the dough.

• Flour properties can alter on a seasonal

or storage basis, so it may be necessary to adjust the water and ﬂour ratio. If the dough is too sticky, add extra ﬂour 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is too dry add extra water 1 teaspoon at a time. A few minutes is needed for these extra ingredients to be absorbed. Dough with the correct amount of ﬂour and water should form into a smooth, round ball that is damp to the touch but not sticky.

• When hand-shaping dough for rolls,

weigh each piece of dough for more evenly sized rolls.

Sponging yeast

• Instant active dried yeast and active dried

yeast are used in the recipes in this book however fresh or compressed yeast can be substituted, if required, for speciﬁc ﬂavor or religious dietary requirements.

• Fresh or compressed yeast needs to be

'sponged' (fermentation started) before adding to the other ingredients.

• To substitute, use three times the amount

of fresh or compressed yeast for the amount of dry yeast in a recipe.

• To sponge the yeast: Place the quantity

of fresh compressed yeast in the quantity of (warmed) water from the recipe together with 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ﬂour into a clean glass bowl, stir to dissolve and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to stand in a warm area (85ºF/30ºC) for about 30 minutes or until the mixture starts to bubble and froth. This mixture should be used without delay.

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HINTS & TIPS

Warm area for rising

• Yeast, either when sponging or in the

dough, requires warmth to rise.

• To create a 'warm area' for dough to rise,

place baking tray over a bowl of fairly warm water, place prepared dough item on baking tray, cover loosely with lightly greased thicker-style plastic wrap or a tea towel. Ensure kitchen is warm and free of drafts. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.

• Alternatively, place the dough into a

greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in an oven. Fill a medium/large bowl with hot water and place next to the dough. Close the oven door and allow to rise. The heat and moisture creates and ideal environment to proof the dough.

FOR BETTER BAKING

• Check the ingredients and read the

recipe before starting to bake.

• Weigh and measure ingredients correctly.

• Variations may occur in raw ingredients

used so adjust other ingredients and baking times if required.

• Preheat oven before starting recipe

preparation, this will ensure the correct temperature is achieved before baking starts.

• Temperatures and cooking times

may vary with some ovens so adjust accordingly. If using a fan forced oven (convection oven) reduce the temperatures in the recipes by 20°F (10°C).

• When mixing, start the mixer at a lower

speed then gradually increase to the recommended speed in the recipe especially when adding dry ingredients.

• Ensure wire whip and mixing bowl are

clean and free of fats when whipping egg whites as these will impede aeration.

• Instead of greasing baking pans or trays,

line with baking paper or parchment paper where appropriate. However, a little light greasing in pans will keep the paper in place.

• Pre-warm a measuring spoon in hot

water for easy measuring of golden syrup or honey.

• Butter should be softened at room

temperature to make creaming butter and sugar easier.

• Keep surfaces and ingredients chilled

when making, handling or rolling out pastry. Butter for pastry making should be kept refrigerated.

• Avoid stretching pastry when rolling

out as it will shrink when baking. Use light, even strokes in one direction and avoid pressing down hard on the rolling pin. Where possible, rest pastry in the refrigerator before baking.

• Eggs should be at room temperature to

give better volume when whipping. Break eggs individually into another container before adding to other ingredients to avoid potential spoilage.

• Separate egg whites carefully to avoid

inclusion of egg yolks. Egg yolks contain fat and will prevent successful whipping of egg whites.

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HINTS & TIPS

• Rinse beaten egg residue from wire whip

and mixing bowl or other utensils with cold water immediately after use. Using hot water will set the egg and make removal difﬁcult.

• Test if cakes are cooked at the end of

baking time by touching the top lightly, the cake will spring back if cooked. A ﬁne skewer or toothpick can also be inserted carefully into the center of the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is cooked.

• For crisper results when baking cookies,

remove the baking trays from the oven and place directly onto wire racks. Move the cookies slightly away from their baked position on the trays and cool completely before removing.

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