how many grams in a teaspoon of amaranth flour?

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• How do I use a teaspoon of amaranth flour to thicken one bowl of soup?
  Slake one teaspoon, around 2.1 g, in a tablespoon of cold broth or water until smooth, then stir it into a simmering bowl off the heat. Return to low heat for a minute to cook the starch. This works well for individual portions of dal, lentil soup, or a vegetable stew where you want body without the gloss of cornstarch or the chalky finish of underdone wheat flour.
• Is a teaspoon of amaranth flour useful in a spice blend or rub?
  Yes, in dry rubs for grilled paneer, tofu, or vegetables, a teaspoon of amaranth flour helps the spices cling and forms a thin crust under high heat. It is especially good in tandoori-style marinades where besan would normally do this job — amaranth gives a slightly sweeter, nuttier finish. Toast the flour briefly in a dry pan first to soften its grassy edge before mixing into the rub.
• Can I add a teaspoon of amaranth flour to my sourdough starter?
  A teaspoon of amaranth, about 2.1 g, fed alongside a regular wheat or rye refresh adds minerals and a faint malty note to the starter without disrupting its hydration much. Some bakers do this once or twice a week to diversify the microbial feed. Do not switch the whole starter to amaranth — without gluten it will not develop the elastic strands that hold gas during a long bulk.

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