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RECIPES
Tips for Frying Breads
Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) - unless the recipe specifies otherwise. A cube of
bread should brown in approximately 60 seconds. Correct temperature is
extremely important. If the temperature is too high, breads will brown before
the insides have cooked; if it is too low, the bread will absorb the fat and
become soggy and greasy. Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil.
Too much added to the Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer will cause the
temperature to drop, and the food will be difficult to turn. Turn bread when
it rises to the top of the oil, taking care not to pierce it. Lift cooked breads
from the fryer; allow them to drain for a moment, and then place on paper
towels to drain.
APPLESAUCE SPICE DOUGHNUTS
Makes about 24
3¹∕³ cups (833 ml) unbleached, all-purpose flour, divided
1
tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
½
teaspoon (2 ml) salt
¾
teaspoon (3.75 ml) cinnamon
¾
teaspoon (1 ml) ground allspice
¹∕
8
teaspoon (0.5 ml) freshly grated/ground nutmeg
¾
cup (175 ml) granulated sugar
2
tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable shortening
1
cup (250 ml) applesauce
2
large eggs
oil for frying
flour for dusting
powdered or granulated sugar for dusting
Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl
and stir with a whisk to blend; reserve. Place the sugar and
shortening in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed,
beat to blend and break up the shortening. Add the applesauce and
eggs; beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture in two additions and
blend on medium speed until mixed. Cover dough and chill for a
least 1 hour.
Divide dough into two equal portions. Place one portion of dough
on a generously floured surface and dust with flour. Roll out to ½
inch (1.27 cm) thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter
and place doughnuts on a waxed paper lined baking sheet or tray.
Repeat with remaining dough. Re-roll scraps and repeat.
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SAFETY FEATURES
The Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer is equipped with the following
features to ensure safety:
•
Safety Interlock
– The control panel/heating element must be properly
seated or deep fryer will not operate.
•
Breakaway Cord
– The cord is designed to quickly disconnect from the
appliance when a pulling force is applied.
•
Thermostat Overload Protection
– Your Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep
Fryer is equipped with a thermostat overload protection. If the unit heats
up beyond the recommended temperature level, the deep fryer will auto-
matically turn off. To reset, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and allow it
to cool down. Remove the control panel and heating element from the unit.
CAUTION:
Heating element is extremely hot. Allow it to cool thoroughly
before removing it. You will find a reset button on the front of the control
panel below controls. Using a toothpick or another long, thin object, push
the reset button and properly place the control panel back into position.
NOTE:
The unit will not work if the control
panel is not properly mounted. Plug the
unit back in, turn on and continue use. If
the unit still does not operate, repeat the
steps above or call our Customer Service
Centre for assistance.
HINTS
• When cooking foods dipped in fresh batter, first lower basket. Using
tongs, add food directly to oil. Use basket to lift out food when finished
cooking.
• Do not exceed the MAX fill line in the basket. This helps maintain
temperature of oil for better cooking results.
• Sort or cut food into pieces of uniform size. All the food will then be
cooked in the same amount of time. To reduce splattering, remove
excess moisture or ice from food.
• Store oil in oil container for a limited time. When oil has cooled to room
temperature, pour into a suitable container with lid and refrigerate.
• For best results, change oil in deep fryer after a maximum of ten uses.
• It is important to follow the temperature recommendation for every
recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried food absorbs oil. If the
temperature is too high, a crust quickly forms on the outside while the
inside remains uncooked.
• For best results, drop freshly sliced food into basket one piece at a time.
FRYING FROZEN FOODS
• Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods inevitably lower the
temperature of the oil. For best results, do not overload the basket with
frozen foods.
• Follow the instructions on the frozen food package for cooking time and
temperature.
• Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coating of ice crystals, which
should be removed before frying. Lower the basket very slowly into the
oil in order to ensure that oil does not boil over.
FILTERING AND CHANGING THE OIL
• Make sure the Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer is unplugged and the
oil has cooled before cleaning or storing.
• The oil does not need to be changed after each use. In general, the oil
will be tainted rather quickly when frying food containing a lot of protein
(such as poultry, meat or fish). When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes
and it is filtered after each use, it can be used 8 to 10 times. However,
do not use the oil for longer than 6 months.
•
WARNING:
Always remove the plug from wall socket before cleaning.
Allow the Cuisinart
TM
Professional Deep Fryer and the oil to cool
completely (approximately 2 hours) before cleaning. Never immerse
the control panel, cord or plug in water or any other liquid
.
