A question about a recipe: Aztec Two Step Coffee Cake

I have a question about the ingredient "piece Ancho chile (dried, remove seeds)" on the recipe "Aztec Two Step Coffee Cake" from susan g. I have some ancho chile powder. What is the volume measure for a one inch piece of the dried ancho chile once it is ground?

Ksjoyce
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  • March 3, 2012
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Recipe question for: Aztec Two Step Coffee Cake

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susan G.
susan G. March 5, 2012
The amount of ancho I used does not give a 'hot' taste, more of an enhancing, marrying effect on the other spices. Since it will be powdered, your powder will be fine -- I'd guess 1/4 tsp, or more.
 
LeBec F.
LeBec F. March 4, 2012
whatever you do, add some, finish combining your batter, and taste. you may want more of it or other seasonings.
 
pierino
pierino March 4, 2012
I would agree that a teaspoon is about right.
 
sfmiller
sfmiller March 4, 2012
It's pretty small.

Ballpark estimates: One large ancho = a teaspoon or a little less, ground. A one-inch piece = maybe one-fifth of a chile. So, somewhere between 1/8 and 1/4 teaspoon.

I'd go with a big pinch and call it a day, myself.
 
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