How do you convert red pepper flakes to powdered cayenne?
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I know that powdered cayenne is just as hot as the flakes. I have enjoyed the aleppo pepper flakes from Penzey's. Northwoods is also good. I am all for flavor, but dislike added heat.
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Are you asking how many teaspoons of Cayenne powder to a teaspoon of flakes?
I never measure either, I go entirely by taste as the age of the spice affects the flavour. I also blend various pepper powders, such a Cayenne, Chipotle, Smoked Paprika, Ancho etc.
I find using a variety of peppers gives depth of flavour without too much spice.
You can also soak the flakes in one of your liquid ingredients and whiz it in the blender.
I never measure either, I go entirely by taste as the age of the spice affects the flavour. I also blend various pepper powders, such a Cayenne, Chipotle, Smoked Paprika, Ancho etc.
I find using a variety of peppers gives depth of flavour without too much spice.
You can also soak the flakes in one of your liquid ingredients and whiz it in the blender.
#4
Note: I do not grind coffee in my grinder. I only use it for spices and seeds. A good way to clean it out afterwards is to grind some bread in it. The residue of whatever was ground the last time adheres to the bread, and it gets thrown away.
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I'm not sure if this is what you are asking, but I agree that the pepper flakes are too big. I put the flakes in coffee grinder and it becomes a powdered spice.
Note: I do not grind coffee in my grinder. I only use it for spices and seeds. A good way to clean it out afterwards is to grind some bread in it. The residue of whatever was ground the last time adheres to the bread, and it gets thrown away.
Note: I do not grind coffee in my grinder. I only use it for spices and seeds. A good way to clean it out afterwards is to grind some bread in it. The residue of whatever was ground the last time adheres to the bread, and it gets thrown away.
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