Before using your pie maker for the first time,
the non-stick plates must be seasoned to protect
the non-stick surface.
Plug the power cord into a 230/240 volt power
outlet and turn the power ON. Pre-heat the pie
maker for 5 minutes. Season the plates by
applying a thin coat of cooking oil, butter or
margarine onto the surface and rub in with
paper towelling.
After this initial seasoning, there is no need to
season the-plates after each use as the pastry
leaves the plates slightly seasoned.
Note: When using your pie maker for the first
time, you may notice a fine smoke haze being
emitted. This is normal and is due to the initial
heating of the internal components.
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Before using your pie maker.
What type of pastry can be used?
There is a wide selection of ready rolled pastry
available in your supermarket freezer, such as
shortcrust, puff, butter puff and wholemeal
pastry. These pastries give great results and are
handy to keep in your freezer.
We recommend that you use Pampas Puff Pastry
for your pastry top combined with a Pampas
Shortcrust Pastry base, for best results.
However, shortcrust pastry or puff pastry can be
used for both the tops and bases of your pies.
For a light and more buttery taste, use Pampas
Butter Puff Pastry for your pastry top, combined
with a shortcrust pastry base. This combination is
ideal for desserts. Homemade pastry can also be
used. A recipe for homemade pastry is on page 12.
Pre-heat the pie maker for 5 minutes, and
defrost your frozen ready rolled pastry while
preparing your pies.
Cutting the pastry.
Use the special Pie cutters provided to cut the
pastry tops and bases for your pies. The small
cutter is for the top and the large cutter is for
the base.
To cut your pastry pieces, position the cutter on
a flat sheet of pastry and cut by pressing down
into the pastry. Ensure the cut is smooth around
the edges.
Make two 30mm slits in the pastry base to make
it easier to place it in the pie maker. See Figure 1.
Note: Each sheet of Pampas ready rolled pastry
is enough for 5 pastry tops or 4 pastry bases,
although more can be made by using leftover
pieces. One packet of ready rolled Pampas pastry,
is sufficient to make approximately 10 pies.
Making pies in your pie maker.
Figure 1.
