Magimix 7MM18334A, 7MM18331A User Manual

Ma Cuisine

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Maximum processing capacities ..................5

Food processor description .........................6

Patissier description ....................................7

Accessories .........................................8 - 20

Useful hints and tips .................................21

Golden rules ............................................ 24

RECIPES

How to read the recipes ...........................26

Basic recipes .........................................125

Sauces & Appetisers .................................27

Bread & Baking ........................................37

Soups ......................................................57

Starters .................................................... 65

Vegetables ............................................... 75

Fish ......................................................... 81

Meat ....................................................... 89

Desserts ...................................................97

Cocktails................................................119

Glossary ............................................... 124

Recipe index ..........................................125

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Whenever you use an electrical appliance, you must take some basic safety precautions, including the following:

01. Read through all the instructions carefully before you start. To avoid the risk of electric

shock, never immerse your appliance in water or any other liquid.

02. This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

03. Only for citrus press use: this appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

04. If the power cord has been damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a

Magimixapproved after-sales service agent or a similarly qualiﬁed person, in order to avoid all risks. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard.

05. Always unplug your appliance if you are leaving it unattended, and before cleaning it,

or ﬁtting or removing parts.

06. Before plugging an appliance in, always check that the voltage indicated on the appliance

corresponds to the voltage of your mains supply.

07. Models with a chrome ﬁnish must always be connected to a grounding outlet with their

original power cord.

08. Never allow the power cord to dangle over the edge of your worktop or counter, and

make sure it never comes into contact with hot surfaces.

09. Never insert your hands – or a utensil - in the feed tube while the disc, blade or juicer is

moving, to prevent serious injury and avoid damaging the appliance

10. You may use a spatula, but only when the processor is not running.

11. Never put the processor bowls in your microwave oven.

12. Always handle the discs and blades with caution, as they are extremely sharp.

13. To avoid all risk of injury, never install the metal blades or discs on the motor shaft unless the bowl has been locked into position ﬁrst.

14. The blades are all extremely sharp: never use the slicing disc until all the parts have been properly assembled.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

15. Do not use the appliance if the rotating sieve or the protecting cover is damaged or has visible cracks.

16. Your appliance is equipped with a thermal protection that automatically switches the

motor off if it has been running for too long or is overloaded. If this happens, turn your machine off and wait for it to cool down completely before switching it back on again.

17. Never leave your appliance running unattended, even though you do not have to

keep the AUTO button pressed.

18. Check that the lid is correctly locked into position before switching your appliance on.

19. Never attempt to override the safety mechanisms.

20. Press the STOP button and wait for all the moving parts to come to a standstill before

turning the lid.

21. Never use your appliance outside.

22. This appliance is intended solely for domestic use.

23. The following usages are not covered by the warranty: in kitchen areas reserved

for personnel in shops, ofﬁces and other workplace environments, on farms, by the patrons of hotels, motels and other commercial environments of a residential nature, and in bed and breakfast-type environments.

KEEP THESE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as regular household waste. It should be taken to a collection point for the

recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more details about collection points, please contact your local council or your household waste disposal service.

Drawing on its wealth of experience,

Magimix has been designing and building

sturdy, efﬁcient and easy-to-use kitchen appliances

in the heart of Burgundy for more than 40 years.

The inventor of the food processor, Magimix now proudly

presents the very latest generation.

We are delighted that you have chosen our Magimix food

processor to assist you in your everyday tasks

within your kitchen.

We very much hope that your appliance

will give you every satisfaction.

It will take all the drudgery out of cooking and put

the “haute” into your cuisine.

You will soon wonder how you ever managed without your

Magimix food processor, as it tirelessly chops, blends, kneads,

mixes, emulsiﬁes, whisks,

grates and slices.

You will soon be making lump-free pancake batter, whipping

up a batch of mayonnaise and baking

delicious homemade bread.

Featuring everything from cream of courgette soup and

Provençal vegetable tian to shepherd’s pie and chocolate

mousse, our recipe book contains more than 100 simple but

delicious ideas that will have you using your

food processor every day.

CONTROL PANEL

PULSE

STOP

AUTO

STOP : press this button to switch the machine off.

AUTO : press this button to process in continuous mode and obtain a more even

texture. Ideal for ﬁne chopping, mixing or blending, as well as for kneading, beating egg whites, slicing or grating.

PULSE : press this button for intermittent processing. The machine automatically switches itself off as soon as you release this button, giving you complete control over the task from start to ﬁnish. Ideal for coarse chopping or mixing. For preparations such as soups and purées, start off using the pulse button, then switch to continuous mode (AUTO). You will achieve a smoother consistency. 1 pulse = keep the PULSE button pressed down for 1-2 seconds and release.

Never unlock the lid without pressing the STOP button ﬁrst. Your appliance is ﬁtted with a thermal failsafe that automatically switches the motor off if it is overloaded or has been running for too long. If it is activated, press the STOP button and wait until the machine has cooled down completely before switching it on again.

MAXIMUM PROCESSING CAPACITIES

C 3200 CS 4200 CS 5200 Patissier

Brioche 0.5 kg 0.8 kg 1 kg 1.3 kg Bread dough 0.6 kg 1 kg 1.2 kg 1.6 kg Shortcrust pastry 1 kg 1.2 kg 1.5 kg 1.8 kg Soup 1 lgl 1.3 lgl 1.8 lgl 1.8 lgl Minced meat 0.75 kg 1 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg Carrots 0.8 kg 1 kg 1.4 kg 1.4 kg Egg whites (beaten) 2 - 5 3 - 6 3 - 8 3 - 12

Total weight, amounts calculated for the main bowl.

C 3200 - CS 4200 - CS 5200 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION

Mini blade

Disc support Slicing disc/Grating disc

Double pusher

XL pusher

XL lid

Mini bowl

Midi bowl

Whisk

Metal blade

* depending on the model

(1) For greater stability, thread the power cord through the notches on the

underside of the motor unit.

Dough blade*

Blender

Spatula

Motor shaft

Motor unitStorage box

Main bowl

(1)

PATISSIER DESCRIPTION

Food processing bowls and accessories Patisserie bowl and accessories

Double pusher

XL pusher

Mini blade

Disc support Slicing disc/

Grating disc

Metal blade

Blender

XL lid

Mini bowl

Midi bowl

Main bowl

Patisserie bowl

Motor shaft

Cap

Lid

Seal

Dough blade

Whisk*

(1)

Spatula

* depending on the model

(1) For greater stability, thread the power cord through the notches on the

underside of the motor unit.

Motor unitStorage box

Patisserie

spatula

FITTING THE FOOD PROCESSING BOWLS

Wash all the parts thoroughly (except the motor unit) before using your appliance for the ﬁrst time.

1 2

Place the bowl on the motor unit and turn in an anticlockwise direction to lock into place.

Slide the midi bowl onto the motor shaft, inside the main bowl.

4 5

Slide the mini bowl onto the motor shaft. Fit the mini blade onto the motor shaft

inside the mini bowl.

WARNING

• Triple protection: your appliance will only work if both the bowl and lid are correctly locked into place, and if the bottom of the double pusher is level with the MAX level indicator (p.17).

6 7

Place the lid on top of the bowl and turn in an anticlockwise direction until it locks into place.

• Do not leave the lid in the locked position when the machine is not in use.

The Patisserie bowl can be ﬁtted in exactly the same way as the food

processing bowls.

REMOVING THE FOOD PROCESSING BOWLS

1 2

Unlock the lid by turning clockwise and lift it off.

Remove the blade from the mini bowl.

4 4

Lift the mini bowl out. Lift the midi bowl out, holding it by the

rim.

WARNING

• Always handle the discs and metal blades with caution, as they are extremely sharp.

• Never unlock the lid unless you have pressed the STOP button ﬁrst. If the

6 7

Release the main bowl by turning it clockwise. You can now lift it off to remove it.

bowl will not move, check that the lid has been unlocked.

You can remove the Patisserie bowl in exactly the same way as the food processing bowls.

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

MINI BOWL: equipped with a metal blade for blending, chopping, mixing and emulsifying small amounts.

METAL BLADE: used in the main bowl for mincing, blending, emulsifying, chopping.

Blender

smoother, creamier ﬁnish when blending soups and other liquids.

ix: designed to ensure a

MIDI BOWL*: a practical, easy-clean

bowl specially designed for use with the discs.

DOUGH BLADE: used in the main bowl

for mixing and kneading leavened or unleavened dough. Patissier metal dough blade not to be used in Food Processor bowl.

DISCS: used in the midi bowl for grating or slicing fruit, vegetables or cheese in two different thicknesses (2mm and 4mm)*

* depending on the model

WHISK: used in the main bowl to whip cream or beat egg whites for meringues, mousses, soufﬂés, etc. Patissier whisk not to be used in Food Processor bowl.

METAL BLADE

METAL BLADE AND BLENDERMIX

CHOPS meat, ﬁsh and fresh herbs in either PULSE or continuous mode (AUTO).

Place the metal blade on the motor shaft. It needs to be at the bottom of the bowl.

Blender

BLENDS soups, milkshakes, cake mixtures,

pancake batter, etc. Process in continuous mode for 1-4

minutes.

EMULSIFIES sauces, crushes ice, and chops chocolate and sugar to a powder in continuous mode (AUTO).

2 3

Place the ingredients in the bowl, put the lid on and turn it anticlockwise until it locks into position.

1 2

Fit the metal blade on the motor shaft. Put the ingredients in the bowl. Slot the BlenderMix in the bowl. Turn the lid until it locks into position.

The Blender The metal blade is extremely sharp. Always hold it by the central hub. When

emptying the bowl, either remove the metal blade ﬁrst or hold it in place by placing a ﬁnger on the central hub.

ix attachment should only be used with the metal blade.

DOUGH BLADE (FOOD PROCESSING BOWL)

For Food Processor only. Refer to p.13 for kneading in your Patissier.

MIXES and KNEADS leavened dough for bread, brioche, etc.

Depending on the quantity, it usually takes less than a minute to knead a batch of dough. Place all ingredients in the bowl and replace the lid before you switch your appliance on.

Fit the dough blade on the motor shaft. It needs to be at the bottom of the bowl.

MIXES and KNEADS unleavened dough for shortcrust pastry, rich shortcrust pastry, etc.

2 3

Place all the ingredients in the bowl. Put the lid on and turn anticlockwise until it locks into position.

Press AUTO. Switch off as soon as the dough forms a ball or the mixture is sufﬁciently kneaded.

The dough blade can also be used to stir chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc., into the dough without chopping them. Simply pulse 2 or 3 times.

Never exceed the quantities recommended on p.5. Check out our useful hints and tips on p.23. Use the spatula to scrape any remaining ﬂour off the sides of the bowl.

For kneading in Patissier only.

DOUGH BLADE (PATISSERIE BOWL)

KNEADS leavened dough for bread, brioche, etc.

Depending on the quantity, it usually takes less than a minute to knead a batch of dough. Place all ingredients in the bowl and replace the lid before you switch your appliance on.

KNEADS unleavened dough for shortcrust pastry, rich shortcrust pastry, etc.

1 2 3

Fit the dough blade on the motor shaft. It needs to be at the bottom of the bowl.

Place all the ingredients in the bowl. Put the lid on and turn it anticlockwise until it locks into position.

Switch your appliance off as soon as the dough forms a ball or the mixture is sufﬁciently kneaded.

The dough blade can also be used to stir chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc., into the dough without chopping them. Simply pulse 2 or 3 times.

Never exceed the quantities recommended on p.5. Check out our useful hints and tips on p.23. Use the spatula to scrape any remaining ﬂour off the sides of the bowl.

WHISK (FOOD PROCESSING BOWL)

For Food Processor only. Refer to p.15 for whisking in your Patissier. Your bowl must be clean and dry. To allow enough air in, remove the double pusher from the lid.

WHISKS egg whites

Put the egg whites in the bowl. Whisk continuously for 5-8 minutes, depending on the number of egg whites.

Make sure you ﬁt the four sections together correctly. Check that the metal shaft has been correctly inserted. It should protrude slightly from the top.

WHIPS cream

Before you begin, chill the bowl and ingredients in the fridge for an hour. Pour the whipping or double cream into the bowl.

Whisk continuously, keeping a close eye on the cream so that it does not turn into butter.

Slot the egg whisk onto the motor shaft. Ensuring it is at the bottom of the bowl. Add the ingredients.

2 3 4

Put the lid on and turn until it locks into place.

When whisking egg whites or whipping cream, remove the double pusher from

the feed tube to allow more air in.

Check out our useful hints and tips on p.23. Built to an exclusive, patented Magimix design, the whisk beats the egg whites very gradually, making them stiffer and giving them more volume.

WHISK (PATISSERIE BOWL)

For whisking in Patissier only. Your bowl must be clean and dry. To allow enough air in, remove the cap from the lid.

WHISKS egg whites

Put the egg whites in the bowl. Whisk continuously for 5-10 minutes, depending on the number of egg whites.

Make sure you ﬁt the four sections together correctly. Check that the metal shaft has been correctly inserted. It should protrude slightly from the top.

WHIPS cream

Before you begin, chill the bowl and ingredients in the fridge for an hour. Pour the whipping or double cream into the bowl.

Whisk continuously, keeping a close eye on the cream so that it does not turn into butter.

Slot the egg whisk onto the motor shaft. It needs to be at the bottom of the bowl. Add the ingredients.

2 3 4

Put the lid on and turn until it locks into place.

When whisking egg whites or whipping cream, remove the cap from the lid to allow more air in.

Check out our useful hints and tips on p.23. Built to an exclusive, patented Magimix design, the whisk beats the egg whites very gradually, making them stiffer and giving them more volume.

GRATING / SLICING DISCS

We recommend you use the discs in the midi bowl.

1 2

Lower the midi bowl into the main bowl. Slide the disc support onto the motor shaft.

4 5

Position your chosen disc so that the relevant function and thickness code is uppermost.

For nonreversible discs*, make sure you put them the right way up. The central plastic part should be pointing downwards.

Slicing/grating discs: each disc is engraved with a code, e.g. R/G4: 4mm grater E/S2: 2mm slicer

Slot the disc onto the disc support. Turn it anticlockwise until it locks into place (a two-stage process).

WARNING

• Always handle the discs with caution, as the blades are extremely sharp.

• Never insert a foreign object - or your ﬁngers - into the feed tube. Always use the pusher designed for that purpose.

• Never exceed the recommended quantities (p. 5).

* depending on the model

After grating or slicing, you will be left with tiny stubs of fruit or vegetables on your discs. This is entirely normal and ensures a ﬂawless end result.

A) XL MODELS

1 2

GRATING / SLICING DISCS

MAX

The 2-in-1 feed tube comprises:

1) a large feed tube for round or bulky fruit and vegetables.

2) a small feed tube for small or long fruit and vegetables.

Large feed tube: fruit or vegetables for slicing can be left whole.

The lid is equipped with a safety system which means that your appliance will only work if the bottom of the large pusher is level with the MAX level indicator.

Small feed tube: when grating fruit or vegetables, stack them horizontally for longer shreds.

B) NON-XL MODELS

Small feed tube: to slice long fruit or

vegetables (e.g. leeks, carrots), stand them upright and close together in the feed tube.

You may need to cut large fruit or vegetables (e.g. apples, tomatoes) in half.

Check out our useful hints and tips on p.22. After grating or slicing, you will be left with tiny stubs of fruit or vegetables on your discs. This is entirely normal and ensures a ﬂawless end result.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES

The accessories you ﬁnd in the box will vary depending on the model.

CITRUS PRESS: with a lever arm and 2 cones, yielding juice with no pips and just the right amount of pulp.

JUICER AND SMOOTHIE

ideal for making juices, cocktails, smoothies, nectars and coulis.

IX :

DOUGH BOWL KIT*: perfect for hassle-free baking (bread, brioche, cakes). The dough is kneaded, proved and baked all in the same bowl.

DICING KIT (XL MODELS ONLY): as well as dicing fruit and vegetables, you can also cut them into sticks or french fries.

OPTIONAL DISCS

6mm

grater

*Incompatible with Patissier

6mm slicer

Parmesan Wide

MASH & PUREE KIT: for totally natural

vegetable purées and fruit compotes.

CREATIVE DISC KIT: 3 novel discs for 3 creative cuts: ﬂuted, julienne and extrawide julienne.

Fluted Julienne•••••• Extra-wide

julienne

USING THE CITRUS PRESS

1 32

Slot the citrus press basket onto the bowl and turn it anticlockwise until it locks into position.

Slide the cone onto the motor shaft. Position the lever arm opposite the locking system and clip the tab to the base of the basket.

Select the right cone for the size of your citrus fruit. The larger cone should always be clipped onto the smaller one.

Position the halved fruit on the cone, pressing down gently.

Lower the lever arm, switch your processor on, and apply gentle pressure to the arm until all the juice has been extracted.

Switch your appliance off before raising the lever arm, to avoid

splashing.

When juicing grapefruit, release the pressure very slightly from time to time, to extract the maximum amount of juice.

Check out our useful hints and tips on p.23.

CLEANING

Always unplug your appliance before you clean it. Always clean it immediately after use (using water and washing up liquid).

1 2 3

PATISSIER: Remove the seal. If necessary,

use the handle of a spoon to gently prize it off.

MOTOR UNIT: wipe with a soft, damp

cloth.

Never leave parts to soak. Dry them straight after washing. Make sure you dry the stainless steel parts thoroughly to avoid oxidizing stains.

These are purely aesthetic and do not affect the quality of the blades, discs or bowls. Some foodstuffs such as carrots tend to stain plastic. Rubbing with a piece of kitchen

paper and a little vegetable oil will remove most of this staining.

ACCESSORIES: use a bottle brush to clean inside the accessories. DOUGH BLADE: remove the detachable cap* for a more thorough clean.

To preserve the appearance of the detachable parts and make them last as long as possible, make sure you follow these recommendations:

• Dishwasher: select the minimum temperature (< 40 °C) and avoid the drying cycle (generally > 60 °C).

• Washing by hand: do not leave the parts immersed in detergent for too long. Avoid abrasive products (e.g. stainless-steel scrubbers).

• Detergents: read the manufacturer’s instructions to check their compatibility with plastic items.

Please rinse immediately your bowl and your lid after using citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruit ... )

* Insert a spoon handle into the dough blade hub to push the cap off from the inside.

The Compact model’s dough blade does not have a cap.

Warning: always handle the blades and discs with caution, as they are extremely sharp.

Never immerse the motor unit in water.

USEFUL HINTS & TIPS

SIMPLE

• AUTO button: the motor adapts its speed to the task at hand.

• PULSE button: for more control over the end result. This is the setting you need for precision chopping or blending.

• Place soft foods (e.g. meat, ﬁsh or soft cheese) into the freezer for a few minutes to ﬁrm them up before chopping, grating or slicing them in your food processor. NB. they should be ﬁrm, not frozen!

PRACTICAL

• If you want to spend your time using your food processor, rather than cleaning it, do the ﬁrst task in the mini bowl, then move on to the midi bowl, and ﬁnish off with the main bowl. Always start with the hard or dry ingredients and end with the liquid ones.

• If your appliance starts to vibrate, carefully wash and dry the feet, and check that you have not exceeded the maximum capacities shown on p.5.

XL LID

• The small feed tube is ideal for:

- slicing long fruit or vegetables (e.g. cucumbers, carrots, leeks). Stand the fruit and vegetables upright and close together.

- slicing small fruit or vegetables (e.g. strawberries, kiwi fruit, turnips). Introduce them into the small feed tube one at a time.

- grating long fruit or vegetables (e.g. carrots, courgettes) or pieces of cheese. Stack them horizontally in the small feed tube.

• The large feed tube is ideal for:

- slicing round fruit or vegetables (e.g. oranges, pineapples, apples, pears, mangoes, tomatoes, potatoes). Either cut them into large pieces before introducing them into the feed tube, or leave them whole. Make sure you do not ﬁll it beyond the MAX level indicator, otherwise your food processor will not start.

MINI BOWL

• The mini bowl is ideal for processing small amounts. Use it to chop onions or herbs, mince meat, or whiz up dips, salad dressings and mayonnaise.

• Before chopping fresh herbs, check that both the herbs and the bowl are perfectly clean and dry. This will ensure you get the very best results. The herbs will also keep for longer.

• Preferably remove the midi bowl to use the mini bowl.

USEFUL HINTS & TIPS

MIDI BOWL AND DISCS

• The midi bowl is ideal for grating and slicing fruit, vegetables and cheese. Cabbage: roll the leaves one inside the other after discarding the tough core and slice.

• Some foodstuffs, such as carrots, tend to stain plastic. Rubbing the part with a piece of kitchen paper and a little vegetable oil will remove most of the staining.

MAIN BOWL

• Liquid ingredients: never ﬁll the bowl more than a third full.

• Solid ingredients: never ﬁll the bowl more than two-thirds full.

METAL BLADE

• When processing large amounts of meat or vegetables, cut the food into 2cm pieces.

• If your are chopping meat or ﬁsh, use the PULSE button to control the end result.

• For vegetable purées, cut the cooked vegetables into large pieces before

putting them in the bowl with the metal blade. Use the PULSE button ﬁrst, then switch to continuous mode (AUTO) until the purée reaches the desired consistency.

BLENDERMIX

• Soups, pancake batters, cocktails: the metal blade goes in the bowl ﬁrst, followed by

all the ingredients, then the Blender

The Blender

ix attachment gives a smooth volute ﬁnish.

ix. Your processor is now ready to run.

USEFUL HINTS & TIPS

DOUGH BLADE

• Soft dough (brioche, choux pastry, etc.): Magimix food processors

work on the rapid kneading principle. Doughs are kneaded for just 30 seconds to 1 minute, the precise time depending on the amount and type of dough. Follow the instructions carefully for each recipe.

• Normal dough: for faster results, leave the dough to rise or prove at (or slightly above) room temperature. As ﬂour is very light, you may sometimes notice a cloud of ﬂour escaping from the bowl. To avoid this happening, put all the non-liquid ingredients (salt, ﬂour, butter, eggs, etc.) in the bowl before adding the liquid ingredients (water, milk, etc.). Only then switch your food processor on.

• You can store dough in the freezer for up to 2 months, providing you wrap it carefully in cling ﬁlm. Remember to take it out the day before you intend to use it.

EGG WHISK

• Make sure your bowl is clean and dry.

• Remember to remove the double pusher from the lid to let in enough air!

• Beaten egg whites: for ﬂufﬁer egg whites, use eggs that are at room temperature.

• Whipped cream: do not use fat-free or low-fat cream, as it will not whip! Make sure the full-fat whipping or double cream you use is chilled. Place the food processor bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes beforehand. If you can track it down, add some powdered stabilizer (e.g. Whip

) to the cream, as this will keep it stiff for several hours in the fridge. Keep a close eye on the cream while it is being whipped, to avoid over processing and it turning into butter.

CITRUS PRESS

• There are 2 cones: a small one for lemons and limes, and a large one for oranges and grapefruits. The small cone is stored inside the large cone.

GOLDEN RULES

To get the very best out of our recipes, follow these few simple golden rules:

1. Always use the very best ingredients

Choose good-quality, fresh ingredients.

The fresher your fruit and vegetables, the more vitamins they will contain. Signs of freshness include smooth skin, green leaves and no bruising.

Always use fresh meat and ﬁsh.

Pay attention to the type of ﬂour indicated in the recipe. The choice of ﬂour is very important, not least because the amount of water you need depends on which type you are using. Wholemeal ﬂour, for instance, contains more bran, which absorbs more water.

Plain ﬂour, a very ﬁne, white, all-purpose ﬂour that is best for making cakes, pastries, sauces and pancake batters.

Self-raising ﬂour has low gluten content and contains a raising agent, usually baking powder. It’s used in baking and cake-making.

Strong white ﬂour has a higher gluten content and is therefore ideal for making bread and brioche.

It is better to use caster sugar, rather than granulated sugar, which has coarser crystals. Icing sugar is very ﬁne and is commonly used for cake decoration.

Always use butter, never margarine or a low-fat spread.

Yeast comes in two forms – fresh or dried. In our recipes, we

have chosen to use fresh yeast, which you can get from your

local baker, as well as from specialist shops (or the bakery section of your nearest supermarket). If you use dried yeast, remember to use half the amount indicated for fresh yeast.

For the very best results, always dissolve the fresh yeast in a liquid heated to 35 °C. Yeast is a living organism, and if the liquid is any hotter, it will kill it.

Salt regulates the rising action of the yeast and reinforces the structure of the gluten.

It is best to use pasteurised whole milk.

Double cream has a minimum fat content of 48% (35% for whipping cream), compared with 15% for single cream and even less for “light” versions. It not only tastes better, but holds air bubbles better when whipped.

GOLDEN RULES

Eggs are sold in four different sizes, with medium eggs weighing 53-63g. For recipes where the egg whites are to be beaten, bring them up to room temperature ﬁrst. Eggs must be fresh if they are to be eaten raw in mousses, etc. If you are using them for home baking (e.g. meringues, macaroons), it is a good idea to separate them 2-3 days beforehand, storing the yolks and whites in separate airtight containers in the fridge. For egg whites to whisk properly, your bowl must be clean, with no traces of fat.

2. Be prepared!

The following pieces of equipment always come in useful:

Measurement instruments: precise electronic kitchen scale (range: from 2g to 2kg) is vital, as is a cooking thermometer that can measure

temperatures of up to 200 °C.

Baking tins: it is important to use a baking tin of the right shape, the right

quality and made from the right material. We specify which kind of tin

is required for each recipe.

Cake making accessories: cutters of different sizes, to vary the presentation of cakes and pastries.

A piping bag is vital for ﬁlling cream puffs and eclairs, as well as

making meringues or macaroons.

You will need a rolling pin for rolling your pastry out and a brush for

buttering your tins and painting egg wash on your bread and brioche.

3. Precision

In some recipes, especially those for bread and cakes, the instructions must be followed to the letter. Always weigh or measure the ingredients out carefully and respect the kneading, resting and baking times.

4. Cooking - the grand finale

How well do you know your oven? The success of your recipe may well depend on it, as the temperatures and cooking times in our recipes are merely there to guide you.

These times may vary according to your oven, but will also depend on how ﬁnely the ingredients have been chopped. It will also depend on the size and material of the container. This is why we recommend you keep a close eye on the baking process and be ready to adjust the cooking time, if necessary.

Avoid opening the oven door while your dish is cooking.

HOW TO READ THE RECIPES

Level of difﬁculty: very easy Measurements: tsp = teaspoon tbsp = tablespoon 1 bowl = 250-350g 1 pulse = one press on the PULSE button lasting 1-2 seconds

Metal blade

Blender

Dough blade

Whisk

Mini bowl

Citrus Press

• The words marked with an asterisk (*) in the recipes are explained in the glossary on p.124.

• In some of the recipes, we have included a table to help you automatically adapt the recipe to the number of required servings and/or the nature of your appliance.

For example, the maximum capacity of the C3200 is generally 4-6 servings.

easy -

more sophisticated

2mm grater

4mm grater

2mm slicer

4mm slicer

Midi bowl

Serves

Compact 3200

Cuisine Système 4200

Cuisine Système 5200

Patissier

• The recipes without a table are suitable for all our food processors.

The quantities shown in these recipes can generally be increased if you are using a CS4200, 5200 and Patissier model.

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SAUCES & APPETISERS

MAYONNAISE

lighter mayonnaise, use whole

Preparation: 5 min

250ml sunﬂower oil 1 tbsp strong mustard 2 tbsp white vinegar (optional)

1 bowl

1 egg yolk salt & pepper

1. Put the egg yolk, mustard and 1 tbsp of oil in the mini bowl.

2. Blend for 20 seconds. Then, while the machine is still running, add half the oil via the

feed tube, starting with a thin trickle and increasing the ﬂow as the mixture starts to thicken.

3. Add the seasoning, switch the processor back on and gradually add the rest of the oil

as before. If you are using vinegar, add it at the very end.

Chef’s tip: make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before you begin.

For a lighter mayonnaise, use whole eggs.

AÏOLI SAUCE

Preparation: 10 min

ingredients for 1 bowl of mayonnaise 3 garlic cloves

1 bowl

1. Peel the garlic cloves. Halve them lengthwise and discard the central shoots.

2. Blend the garlic for 20 seconds in the mini bowl.

3. Make the mayonnaise in the same bowl, on top of the garlic paste, following the

recipe on p.28.

Chef’s tip: makes a tasty dipping sauce for veggie sticks or meat fondue.

PESTO

Preparation: 10 min

50g pine nuts 50g freshly grated parmesan cheese 100ml olive oil

1 bowl

2 small garlic cloves 15g basil

1. Wash the basil, strip the leaves from the stalks and carefully pat dry. Peel the garlic

clove, halve it lengthwise and discard the central shoot.

2. Put all the ingredients except the oil in the mini bowl.

3. Pulse 10 times or until the mixture is smooth.

4. Switch to continuous mode and trickle the olive oil in via the opening in the lid.

Chef’s tip: delicious served with fresh pasta.

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