Red Pepper Flakes

[ThePieMan]

"Red pepper flakes are not made of one type of chili, but from various combinations of ancho, bell, cayenne and more." [source: recipeland.com/ingredients/red-pepper-flakes-12524#weight]

From the same source:
1tsp = 1g

[silver]

Has anyone met with better success vs. Cayenne via grinding dried/crushed red pepper flakes (like the ones found in shakers on the tables of many a Pizzeria) and incorporating them into their KFC_OR cloning efforts? If so, what is a reasonable weight in grams to consider for the typical 400 grams of flour?

[mpmn04]

I used cajun hot peppers a couple times but they were too hot for the amount called for in the recipe, 0.563g. The heat was noticeable after cooking (pressure fried). I stick with cayenne pepper now.

regards, Mike

[willy]

Cayenne has a better taste than most other peppers, except that it is hot. I quit growing them because I wanted the hottest peppers, and besides, only I ate the hot peppers anyway.