Teff may be one of my favorite gluten free flours on the market which is why it is the next flour we will be exploring in our Gluten Free 101 series. It's subtle nuttiness and it's ability to cross over from cookies and quick breads, to muffins and even savory tart shells make it a "go-to" ingredient in my kitchen. Teff truly is one of the greatest things to happen to my pantry since we began our gluten free journey and I can't wait for you to try it too!
Officially the world’s smallest grain, Teff is only about the size of a poppy seed. It is thought to have originated in Ethiopia and Eritrea where it's ability to grow in harsh conditions has made it a staple grain of these cultures diets. The tiny grains are so small that when they are milled into flour the hull is left intact rather than removed. This makes Teff flour high in protein, iron, calcium, and it contains all 8 essential amino acids. Teff is probably most well known as the foundation to the traditional Ethiopian bread, injera. Teff flour lends a subtle nuttiness and mild molasses-like sweetness to any baked good that it is used in and really shines when paired with chocolate.
Here are a few tasty Teff recipes to get you started:
{Savory Teff Recipes}
Grilled Vegetable and Hummus Tart
The Best Teff Sandwich Bread from Gluten-Free Gourmand
Authentic 1-Day Ethiopian Injera fromYum Universe
Mixed Baby Greens, Delicata Squash, Caramelized Onions, and Feta Tart
Dark Teff Sandwich Bread from Nourishing Meals
{Sweet Teff Recipes}
Fudgy Brownies from The Chew
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies from Healthy Green Kitchen
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins with Teff Flour from Healthy Green Kitchen
The Ultimate Cacao Brownie from To Her Core
Kate @¡Hola! Jalapeño says
I've never used Teff flour but now I am intrigued. I think I'll start with that incredible looking delicata squash tart-yum!
Meg says
That tart is pretty tasty! I hope you fall in love with Teff like I have.:)
The Peace Patch says
Your Fig Chai Tea Bread is magnificently delicious! Thanks for all the info and links...cheers! 🙂
Barbara says
My cookbook arrived in the mail today. It is a beautiful publication, and the recipes are very interesting. I found several I want to try this weekend. Thank you so very much for this wonderful cookbook. Last year I saw a grain grinder but passed it up at a garage sale, kicking myself now. I have a Vitamix and a food processor, they will have to work. This is the first thing I have ever won and I am so pleased. Thanks again.
Meg says
Barbara, I am so glad that you won the book! I cannot wait to hear about all of the wonderful things you make from it.
dixya@food, pleasure, and health says
i have never tried teff flour but seems very versatile.