Teff Flour

This teeny, tiny grain hails from Ethiopia and is best known for injera, the fermented flatbread used to scoop up curries and stews. But it works beautifully in gluten-free desserts too! Teff's flavor reminds me of malted chocolate milk – smooth, earthy, and slightly sweet. Its high protein content lends a sturdy texture to gluten-free baked goods.

Teff flour adds butterscotchy notes to these gluten-free teff cookies studded with oats and chocolate chips. It boosts the flavor of homemade graham crackers, and bakes up into the most glorious gluten-free chocolate bundt cake. Why not try it in this gluten-free red velvet cake colored with beets? It's sure to be a hit!