Introducing Sunbeam’s HeatSoft™ Planetary Mixer

How does the mixer work?
The mixer uses Sunbeam’s HeatSoft™ technology which applies gentle heat while it mixes, easily bringing ingredients to room temperature or melting it faster so that you can quickly get through your to-do list.

What are the benefits of this mixer?
This mixer lets you soften or melt in the mixing bowl as well as mix so that you can do everything in the one bowl. The HeatSoft™ technology essentially cuts down the steps that would require the use of the microwave or stove top to soften or melt ingredients.

What are the mixer’s features and functions?
Sunbeam’s HeatSoft™ Planetary Mixer comes with two heat modes, they include ‘soften’ and ‘melt’. ‘Soften’ uses gentle heat to bring cold ingredients to room temperature as you mix (great for butter) while ‘Melt’ uses high heat to melt ingredients such as chocolate. The mixer’s side dial knob also lets you choose from 10 variable speeds to suit your needs whether you need to start softly or want to increase the power as you mix.

When can the HeatSoft™ Planetary Mixer be used?
The mixer can be used for all types of mixing needs regardless of the dish. From cookies, cakes to savoury biscuits, bread dough, or a pavlova, the mixer can help soften or melt, and mix all your ingredients together to craft your creation.

What attachments are included with the mixer?
The mixer includes a range of attachments to assist in all mixing activities:

• ScrapeMaster™ Spatula Beater: great for combining smaller amounts of ingredients and mixtures. This beater is recommended for use with the HeatSoft™ functions and for a clean mix within the bowl.
• Diecast (Flat) Beater: ideal for maximum aeration when creaming butter and sugar, and perfect for use for heavy cake mixes.
• Diecast Dough Hook: perfect for kneading dough and other heavy mixtures
• Stainless Steel Whisk: designed to whisk eggs, whip cream or aerating of batter and mixes
• HeatSplash™ Guard: helps retain heat when using HeatSoft™ functions, enables easy adding of ingredients and minimises splashes and mess when mixing.

What can I make with the Sunbeam HeatSoft™ Planetary Mixer?

Almost any sweet and savoury treat can be prepared with help from the Sunbeam HeatSoft™ Planetary Mixer. Find inspiration from the below Sunbeam recipes like the Parmesan Biscuits that are great served with your next charcuterie board or the Lemon Drizzle Cake that’s perfect for afternoon tea.

HeatSoft™ Recipes to Try

Parmesan and Cracked Black Pepper Biscuits

Preparation time:
15 minutes, plus 1 hour dough rest time

Cooking time:
10 – 12 minutes

Servings:
Makes approximately 30

For this recipe you will need 2 baking sheets lined with baking parchment and a 7cm pastry cutter.

Ingredients:

• 130g chilled, diced butter
• 160g plain flour
• 100g freshly grated parmesan
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (170°C fan).
2. Place the chilled diced butter into the mixing bowl.
3. Using the diecast flat beater, engage Heatsoft™ and begin gentle mixing on speed 1. Increase the speed as softening takes place, cream for approx. 2 minutes.
4. Turn off Heatsoft™.
5. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix to combine.
6. Gather the dough into a ball and place into a sealed bag. Place into your refrigerator for 1 hour to rest.
7. Cut out 2 sheets of baking parchment and lightly dust with flour.
8. Remove the dough from the fridge and cut in half (this makes it easier to roll out).
9. Soften a little with your hands and then roll out between the 2 sheets of paper. The biscuits ideally need to be roughly 3-5mm deep so that they bake nice and crispy.
10. Cut out the biscuits using your pastry cutter and place onto your lined baking sheets.
11. Cook for approximately 10-12 minutes until golden.
12. Allow to cool before removing from the baking sheets.
13. Dust with a sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
14. Delicious served with dips, baked camembert or as part of a cheese board.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Preparation time:
15 minutes

Cooking time:
1 hour

Servings:
8

For this recipe you will need a 24cm loaf tin, lined with baking parchment.

Ingredients:

• 50g chilled unsalted butter, diced
• 250g caster sugar
• 4 medium eggs
• 250g self-raising flour
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

Drizzle Topping

• 100g caster sugar
• 1½ lemons, juiced

Method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, (160°C fan).
2. Grease and line the cake tin with baking parchment.
3. Place the chilled butter and sugar into the mixing bowl.
4. Using the ScrapeMaster™ Spatula Beater, engage Heatsoft™ and begin gentle mixing on speed 1 to combine the ingredients. Increase the speed as softening takes place, creaming for approx. 3-4 minutes. Turn off Heatsoft™.
5. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well between additions. Add the flour and lemon zest and mix on speed 1 until just combined.
6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and level the top.
7. Place into the pre-heated oven and bake for 1 hour until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and stand the tin on a wire rack to initially cool for 5 minutes. Turn out the cake.
9. Prepare the lemon drizzle topping by mixing the sugar and lemon juice together.
10. Prick the top of the warm cake all over with a skewer or fork and spoon over the drizzle. Allow to fully cool before serving.

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