What Is Millet flour and How Can I Use It?
Millet flour is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 12 recipes to get you started.
What is millet flour?
Millet has been cultivated since ancient times and is considered an ancient grain. Common millet is used for flour milling.
In ancient Rome, millet was used to make a kind of milk porridge. The method of preparation is still in use by some African tribes. Millet can be a important part of the diet in Asian and Africa.
It is not a commonly used in European and North American cuisines however is gain popularity with gluten-free diets.
Millet is sold in the form of flour, grains, flakes. Millet is easy to prepare, simmered for 20 minutes in twice it's volume of boiling water or milk.
Where found
Millet flour is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 小米面粉 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | la farine de mil | |
| en español: | harina de mijo |
Recipes using millet flour
There are 12 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Wholegrain Waffles with Flaxseeds
A breakfast staple made with organic spelt flour, coconut oil and natural sweetener. Serve with maple syrup on the side and fresh berries or bananas or organic yoghurt. Another option is to soften some apple slices in a little bit of water, vanilla and dash of maple syrup until the liquid reduces and the apples are soft. Sprinkle liberally with cinnamon – reminiscent of apple pie!
Fluffy Bran Pancakes or Waffle Mix
Fluffy bran pancake and waffle mix combines whole wheat, millet, and rice flours with bran for a high-fiber, make-ahead batter base. Whisk in eggs, milk, and honey for breakfast in minutes.
Wheat Free Healthy Pancakes
Gluten-free pancakes blend millet flour and rice flour with applesauce and apple juice concentrate for sweetness. No oil, no dairy, no refined sugar, ready in under 30 minutes.
Favourite Multigrain Bread
Favourite multigrain bread baked in the bread machine with eight grains and seeds: whole wheat, triticale, soy, oats, bran, cracked wheat, millet, and flax. Molasses-sweetened, hearty, and entirely hands-off.
Easy Whole Wheat Millet Bread
Bread machine whole wheat millet bread blends whole wheat, bread flour and millet flour with toasted bran and molasses. Hearty, high-fiber and hands-off. Press start and walk away.
Creamy Golden Protein Cereal
A warm, porridge-style breakfast cereal made from amaranth flour, millet flour, cornstarch, and tahini. Naturally vegan, gluten-friendly, and high in plant protein.
Millet Muffins
These gluten-free millet muffins are moist and delicious. They are perfect for a grab-go breakfast or a nutritious snack.
Whole Millet Crackers
Whole millet crackers made with millet flour, whole wheat flour, whole millet seeds, honey and oil. Crisp, gluten-light wholegrain crackers with a nutty crunch.
Millet Molasses Cookies
Wholesome millet molasses cookies made with barley flour, oats and no eggs. Chewy, earthy and lightly sweet, these wheat-free cookies bake in just 10 minutes.
Squash Amaranth Patties
Crispy pan-fried patties made with amaranth and millet flour, grated zucchini, red bell pepper, and a touch of chili powder. A gluten-free, grain-based side dish with satisfying crunch in every bite.
Funkaso: Millet Pancakes
Crispy millet flour pancakes with a slightly nutty flavor, cooked on a griddle until golden and served with honey, chutney, or alongside African stews.
Millet, Soy, & Yogurt Bread
I was surprised by how it turned out. It was quite soft and not as dense as I thought, and it tasted delicious. I will be making this gluten-free bread often.
