Pitta Bread

I like to challenge myself to try out new recipes with the Thermomix so today I decided to make Pitta Bread. The Thermomix Baking Blogger version included Nigella Seeds but as I did not have those I decided to use Poppy Seeds instead.
I activated the Yeast, added the other ingredients, kneaded the dough for 2 minutes and then left it to rise for half an hour. All in the Thermomix.

 I then rolled it out into oval shapes and put it in the oven for 10 minutes at 230c.

It puffed up nicely. I then put them on a cooling rack with a tea towel on top so that they would not dry out. We are going to eat these with home made Cream of Tomato Soup which I made yesterday in the Thermie!

Five Seed Bread

I made Five Seed Bread from the Basic Cook Book this morning. It is a recipe from the Basic Cook Book that comes with the Thermomix. It is wet and sticky as you can see,
The quantity is too much for a 2lb tin so it is best to split it between a 2lb and a 1lb tin or get a 3lb tin!

 You only let it rise once before baking it.
The loaf is flat on top but it has a delicious crust and a moist crumb. You feel very healthy when you are eating it!

Here is some sliced to whet your appetite.

Starting my Thermie Journey

Three weeks ago I had my first Thermomix Training day with Betty Baxter in Carnforth. It was an amazing day and I learned a lot. I had two more training days the last of which was yesterday.
So now I am a Thermomix Advisor at the start of my Thermie Journey.
My Thermomix Machine arrived two days after the first training day on Thursday, June 9th, and I have not looked back..

This is the Thermomix machine with the Varoma basket and tray (which can be removed) on top.
This is not just an up market Food Processor but 12 kitchen appliances in one with an easy to use touch screen and it comes with a Cookery Chip which attaches to the side to give guided cooking.

Here is a close up of the touch screen showing you Time, Temperature and Speed. with the Guided Cooking function using the Chip the time and temperature are set for you. All you have to do is turn the speed dial to start the cooking process.
I unpacked the machine with my 15 year old son, Tom, and within seconds he had mastered the touch screen and was asking me whether I wanted the screen lighter or darker.
He then prepared the fruit sorbet in 5 minutes or less from start to finish.

I made brown bread rolls and leek and potato soup soon afterwards.
I could not believe the creamy texture of the soup and I had not added any cream. This is created by the speed of the blades rotating at 10,700 revolutions per minute. For stirring they rotate at 40 revolutions per minute.