How do you convert red pepper flakes to powdered cayenne?
I love the flavor, but don't like to bite into a red pepper flake. Anyone know the conversion to powdered cayenne?
Carol B |
Originally Posted by ctack2
(Post 8046102)
I love the flavor, but don't like to bite into a red pepper flake. Anyone know the conversion to powdered cayenne?
Carol B |
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. |
Originally Posted by ctack2
(Post 8046102)
I love the flavor, but don't like to bite into a red pepper flake. Anyone know the conversion to powdered cayenne?
Carol B 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. |
Originally Posted by JENNR8R
(Post 8046360)
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. |
Thanks for the tip. My daughter recently introduced me to red pepper flakes on pizza, but I would prefer the powder.
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You could also grind them up using a pestle and mortar, if you don't have a coffee grinder.
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the mini Cuisinart works great to grind spices.
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Originally Posted by d.rickman
(Post 8046953)
You could also grind them up using a pestle and mortar, if you don't have a coffee grinder.
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Originally Posted by d.rickman
(Post 8046953)
You could also grind them up using a pestle and mortar, if you don't have a coffee grinder.
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