Name: Andean Steamed Quinoa Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 500 g toasted quinoa flour (4 cups, approximately); 280 ml warm water (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons), approximately; 2 g food-grade calcium hydroxide (about 1/3 teaspoon); 6 g salt (1 teaspoon); 3 g anise seeds (1 teaspoon), optional; 100 g fresh cheese, cut into small cubes (3.5 oz), optional

Description

A moist Altiplano bread made with quinoa flour and cooked by steaming.

Ingredients

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500 g toasted quinoa flour (4 cups, approximately)
280 ml warm water (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons), approximately
2 g food-grade calcium hydroxide (about 1/3 teaspoon)
6 g salt (1 teaspoon)
3 g anise seeds (1 teaspoon), optional
100 g fresh cheese, cut into small cubes (3.5 oz), optional