Dough Blade Recipes
Basic White Bread
Ingredients:
1 1/4-oz. package (2 1/4 teaspoons [12.5 ml])
active dry yeast
1 cup (237 ml) warm water (100 to 115°F)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
2 1/2 to 3 cups (591–710 ml) all-purpose flour
Directions:
1. Assemble food processor with dough blade in work bowl.
2. In mixing bowl, combine yeast and 1/4 cup (59 ml) of warm water.
Stir until dissolved. Add remaining warm water, butter, sugar and
salt.
3. Add 2 1/2 cups (591 ml) of flour to food processor work bowl.
Start food processor and gradually add liquid mixture through food
chute. Pulse food processor to knead dough until it forms a smooth
ball that is slightly sticky to the touch, adding remaining flour as
necessary.
4. Place kneaded dough in a large, greased work bowl. Cover and let
rise until double in size, about 1 hour.
5. Punch dough down and shape into loaf. Place loaf into 9- x 5-inch
(22.9- x 12.7-cm) greased loaf pan and let rise until double in size,
about 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) oven.
7. Bake for 40 minutes or until top is browned and loaf sounds hollow
when tapped (190°F [88°C ] internal temperature).
Makes: 1 loaf
Easy Pepperoni Pizza
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (591 ml) all-purpose
flour
1 envelope pizza crust yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) sugar
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
1 cup (237 ml) very warm water
(120° to 130°F [49°–54°C])
1/4 cup (59 ml) vegetable oil
2/3 cup (158 ml) pizza sauce
Directions:
1. Assemble food processor with dough blade. Place 2 cups (473 ml)
flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in work bowl. Pulse a few
times to blend ingredients.
2. Add water and oil. Process 1 minute. Add additional flour until
mixture forms a soft dough.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
4. Place dough on floured counter and let the dough rest for
10 minutes.
5. Assemble food processor with shredding disc. Shred mozzarella;
set aside.
6. Assemble food processor with adjustable slicing disc. Set to thin
slice. Slice pepperoni; set aside.
7. Spray pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray. Shape dough into a
15- to 16-inch (38.1- to 40.6-cm) round pizza pan. Add toppings.
8. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is browned and cheese is
melted.
Serves: 14 to 16
8 ounces (227 g) chilled
mozzarella cheese
1 small (2-ounce [57-g]) stick
pepperoni
1 small green pepper, sliced into
rings, divided
2 large mushrooms, sliced,
divided
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