Pepper, Hot Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

This highly productive plant produces cone-shaped fruit with a spicy flavor that is perfect peppers for Homemade Red Pepper Flakes. Homemade flakes typically have a richer color and stronger taste than the store-bought version. Dry this pepper variety alone or mix with several of your favorite mild peppers. Create your own special family blend that can be used in virtually all your recipes or as a topping for pizza or pasta. Make it hotter or milder starting with this great spicy pepper. Dry peppers in oven or food dehydrator until brittle before crushing. Crush with rolling pin or in a food processor or coffee grinder.