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| Peanut Butter |
Homemade peanut butter is easily made with an electric blender or a food processor. The longer you blend or process, the softer the peanut butter will be. Store in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. Oil may rise to the top. If this occurs, stir before using.
Ingredients for electric blender:
1 cup roasted shelled peanuts
1 1/2 tsp. peanut oil
1/4 tsp. salt
Directions for using electric blender:
Place ingredients in blender. With the lid secured, blend until mixture becomes paste-like or spreadable (3 to 4 minutes). If necessary, stop the machine and use a rubber spatula to scrape mixture from side of container and back into contact with blades. Continue blending until desired consistency is reached. For crunchy-style peanut butter, stir in 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts after blending is completed.
Yield: 1/2 cup smooth or 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter.
Ingredients for food processor:
2 cups roasted shelled peanuts
1/2 tsp. salt
Directions for using food processor:
Using the metal blade, process ingredients continuously for 1 to 3 minutes. The ground peanuts will form a ball which will slowly disappear. Continue to process until the desired consistency is obtained. If necessary, stop machine and scrape sides of container with rubber spatula. For crunchy-style peanut butter, stir in 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts after processing is completed.
Yield: 1 cup smooth or 1 1/2 cups crunchy peanut butter.
Author: Barbara Lowe
from the October 2002 issue of Today in Mississippi
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