Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Teff, 24 Oz (4 Pack)

Bob’s Mill provides the finest in healthful grains and its Teff is no exception. Love this tiny grain and that it nourishes the body marvelously.

I purchased this whole grain teff on a special deal here on Amazon, without having tried it previously or having any idea if I'd like it, but so far I'm loving it.I haven't tried the recipes on the back of the package yet for teff porridge or teff pudding (they look very tasty, but require longer stove-top cooking and more attention than I usually want to invest unless I've already tried the result and know for a fact that it's worth the time and trouble).However, when I added a generous sprinkling of teff to a bowl of McCann's Quick & Easy steel-cut Irish oats before adding the boiling water and following the microwave directions on that package, the result was spectacularly good (much better than the oats alone, even when cooked with my usual cinnamon, dried fruits, and nuts).And then I tried 'blooming' a half-cup of teff in about a cup of boiling water (I ended up simmering it in the microwave for a few minutes, since I was impatient) and stirring that into a standard pancake recipe (using a generic reduced-fat baking mix). The pancake batter looked thin and a little gloppy, but they cooked up beautifully and had a wonderful, nutty (but not heavy) taste. After I made the first few pancakes, I didn't even bother dropping frozen wild blueberries onto the pancake batter anymore, since the teff made the pancakes tasty all alone. The texture of the pancakes was light, but spongy, and they're just as good warmed up in the microwave a few days later.One of these days I'll work up the nerve to try cooking the teff all alone, but in the meantime I'm adding it to other cooked or baked products at every opportunity, and I haven't been disappointed in the result yet.

I had no idea what Teff was before I spotted a single bag in the grains section of Whole Foods a year or two ago.I had no idea what to do with it, and I didn't know how it was supposed to taste. I was intrigued. The whole grain looks like tiny poppyseeds, but brown.I decided to cook it in my ricemaker, using the package directions to estimate how much Teff, and how much water. While it was cooking, it smelled great--the problem with the ricemaker was that it overflowed and stuck all over the lid parts of the ricemaker.When it was finished cooing, I opened it, and the teff looked slightly puffier than the uncooked teff. I put some into a bowl, put some yogurt on it, and ate it (just like a cooked hot-grain cereal). It was great!My lesson--cook a whole bag of the raw Teff over low heat in a large pot on top of the stove, instead of in the ricemaker, stir frequently, and when it's done, let it cool a bit, and then, spoon 3/4 to 1 cup portions into sandwich baggies (Put the baggies into a measuring cup while you spoon the warm/hot teff into the baggie). Get as much air out of the bag as you can before sealing it closed, and then freeze the bags.In order to use the frozen Teff (as a breakfast meal), take the frozen bag of teff, unseal it, put it into a bowl (while still in the baggie), and microwave it for about 1.5 minutes. Empty the bag into the bowl, add milk, yogurt, or whatever you like, and enjoy!

My daughter in the Peace Corp in Swaziland, Africa, had never heard of teff, so it obviously isn't a staple of the southern African diet. You'll need to spice this up.I bought four bags, since it was cheaper that way - may be a lifetime supply. You might want to purchase a smaller amount initially.I still think it's a useful source of protein, but it's fairly bland. When I tried to mix pre-cooked teff in my luchtime soup, it sat there in lumps instead of disolving, so you had better find some recipes that seem interesting and not expect it to enhance your noontime nutrition as an add-in. Amaranth seems more interesting and quinoa remains my favorite of the three.

I have been ordering this brand of Teff from the same company however this time around the Teff received doesn't have the same texture and taste. It is no where close to what I have been receiving. When I opened the first packet, it smelled and tasted so bad not to mention it was unusually too soft as though it had been stored in a dump or moist environment. So I decided to try the second packet and it was the same thing - 2 open packets unused. It appears there is no consistency with the Teff product offered by your company both in texture and taste. I am very disappointed that I ordered a pack of 4 which will go into waste as I will not be consuming any of them.

Teff replaces oatmeal as a hot breakfast cereal. Teff's pretty unique, its a tiny seed. It doesn't get mushy when cooked, but does stick together. To cook it boil it in water- use about 1/2C Teff to 2 1/2 C water- to serve two or one large guy. Add some salt too, say 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon and just boil until thick. Stir so it doesn't stick to the pan. Flavor is kind of nutty but mild and its really good. Its much higher in protein and complex carbs so you can feel the difference around noon- still with you. Its a definite must have for athletes and if you can afford it everyone else. You may also like grated orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon or for us we add toasted anise seed as well for peak flavor. We serve it with milk and a pinch of sugar. Its excellent, if you prepare any dish like this you will probably find Teff is better than all of them. Take advantage of the shipping deal when you buy two boxes.