MAGIMIX C 3200 User Manual page 25

Eggs are sold in four different sizes, with medium eggs weighing 2 to 2
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
1 day beforehand, storing the yolks and whites in separate airtight containers in the
fridge. For egg whites to whisk properly, your bowl must be very clean, with no traces
of fat.
2. Be prepared!
The following pieces of equipment always come in useful:
Measurement instruments: a precision electronic kitchen scale (range:
from 0.1 oz to 4 1/2
measure temperatures of up to 400°F.
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.
Cakemaking accessories: cutters of different sizes, to vary the
presentation of cakes and pastries.
A pastry 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 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 and the size and material of the container. This is why
we recommend you to monitor the baking process and be ready to adjust the cooking
time, if necessary.
Avoid opening the oven door while your dish is cooking.
lb) is vital, as is a cooking thermometer than can
GOLDEN RULES
1/4 oz. For
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