Today, I will teach you how to make quinoa flour from scratch in your own kitchen!
If you don't know how to use quinoa flour then you must try simple gluten-free baking recipes like quinoa flour muffins, pancakes, and gluten-free chapati recipes.
As popular as quinoa has become, quinoa flour is also becoming a great replacement as the go-to option among gluten-free flours.
I like the nutty flavor that it brings to any dish. But there is one problem. Quinoa flour costs 5 -10 times more than the grains for every pound.
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About this recipe
Don't you want to start making your own quinoa flour at home and save big while you prepare great quinoa flour recipes?
The process is really super easy and takes a few steps. I am excited to share the simple instructions to create your own whole grain flour using quinoa seeds.
Delicious recipes like the Quinoa bread recipe and quinoa flour pancakes (with maple syrup) are within reach now! You can also add the quinoa flour to the besan chilla recipe.
Making your own quinoa flour at home is really easy and only requires a few simple ingredients and tools.
All you need is quinoa, a food processor or high-powered blender, and a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
This recipe makes about 1 ¾ cup of quinoa flour, but you can easily double or triple the recipe if you'd like to make more.
Quinoa is a nutritious grain that is gluten-free and has a high amount of protein.
Quinoa flour brings out the essential amino acids into every dish making it easily digestible. Plus, it makes delicious and healthy flour that works well in baking recipes.
Preparing quinoa flour at home is easier than you think and let's check out how...
Why do you have to make quinoa flour?
Quinoa flour is a healthy, gluten-free alternative to wheat flour. It's perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Quinoa flour is also high in protein and fiber, which makes it a nutritious addition to any diet. It's a great replacement for all-purpose flour when the recipe calls for gluten-free flour.
Quinoa flour is also a good thickening agent for soups and sauces. The best part is you can prepare this fine flour on your own for a fraction of the cost of purchasing it at the store.
Instructions
I used prewashed quinoa from Costco so no need to wash and rinse the quinoa.
Place a pan over medium heat and dry roast the quinoa for about 10-12 minutes until it's fragrant.
This helps in reducing the moisture content in the grains and keeps the flour fresh longer. Allow the quinoa to cool completely.
Once cooled to room temperature, blend the roasted whole quinoa in a food processor or a high-speed blender. Blend until it forms a fine powder.
Then, sift the quinoa flour through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any large pieces and quinoa flakes.
Air fryer method
Place the quinoa in the air fryer and cook at 350F for 6 minutes until it's fragrant. Allow the quinoa to cool completely before grinding it into a powder.
Once cooled, add the roasted quinoa into a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until it forms a fine powder.
Sift the quinoa flour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any large pieces.
Now you have homemade quinoa flour that can be used in all sorts of recipes.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can use quinoa flour in place of wheat flour in most recipes. Gluten-free bread is a popular recipe with Quinoa grains.
The roasting process before grinding gives it a nuttier flavor and reduces the moisture content to keep the flour fresh for a long time.
I have found that with a gentle toast, the flavors balance out and make quinoa flour even more versatile.
If you are using prewashed quinoa, then there is no need to rinse it. If you are using regular quinoa, then you will need to rinse it and drain it before frying or toasting.
Expert tips
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can also grind the quinoa in a coffee grinder. Just add ¼ cup of quinoa at a time and grind until it forms a fine powder. Again, sift the quinoa flour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any large pieces.
- If you want to make a larger batch of quinoa flour, simply double or triple the recipe.
- Use prewashed quinoa to save time from washing and rinsing the quinoa.
- Roast the grains until they are fragrant. That's a good sign that the moisture content has reduced enough to prepare flour.
- Store the quinoa flour in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dark place. It will last for up to three months.
- You could use the same procedure to prepare oat flour or chickpea flour.
- The procedure is the same for brown and white quinoa.
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How To Make Quinoa Flour
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry pre washed quinoa - (it makes approximately 1 ¾ cup flour)
Instructions
- I used prewashed quinoa from Costco so need to wash and rinse the quinoa.
- Place a pan over medium heat and dry roast the quinoa for about 12 minutes until it's fragrant. This helps in reducing the moisture content in the grains and keeps the flour fresh longer. Allow the quinoa to cool completely.
- Once cooled to room temperature, blend the roasted whole quinoa in a food processor or a high speed blender. Blend until it forms a fine powder.
- Then, sift the quinoa flour through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any large pieces and quinoa flakes.
Air fryer method
- Place the quinoa in the air fryer and cook at 350F for 6 minutes until it's fragrant. Allow the quinoa to cool completely before grinding it into a powder.
- Once cooled, add the roasted quinoa into a food processor or high-powered blender and blend until it forms a fine powder. Sift the quinoa flour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any large pieces.
- Now you have quinoa flour that can be used in all sorts of recipes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can also grind the quinoa in a coffee grinder. Just add ¼ cup of quinoa at a time and grind until it forms a fine powder. Again, sift the quinoa flour through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any large pieces.
- If you want to make a larger batch of quinoa flour, simply double or triple the recipe.
- Use prewashed quinoa to save time from washing and rinsing the quinoa.
- Roast the grains until they are fragrant. That's a good sign that the moisture content has reduced enough to prepare flour.
- Store the quinoa flour in an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dark place. It will last for up to three months.
- You could use the same procedure to prepare oat flour or chickpea flour.
- The procedure is the same for brown and white quinoa.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
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