If you’re not familiar with dehydrated pumpkin powder, I want to introduce you to one of my favorite kitchen companions. I am an absolute “freak” for pumpkin, but sometimes the water content is too high for the desired results, meaning that in order to achieve a rich pumpkin flavor, sometimes the dough or batter becomes too moist.
Enter dehydrated pumpkin powder. I order mine from Barry Farm Foods, but if you “google” the product, you will find a variety of sources. Barry Farm sells theirs in 4 ounce bags, but you can also purchase it from other sources in one-pound jars and even in bulk.
I use it in my Vegan Chewy-Crisp Pumpkin Cookies, but I want to experiment with it in a pasta dough.
They also carry a variety of other powders, like artichoke, for which I have big plans! Mmm…
Image Credit: Barry Farm Foods website. (Note: in actuality, the powder is not this yellow; it’s more yellow than what you might think of as “pumpkin-colored,” but it’s not electric!)
February 7, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Wow, cool! Sort of like pumpkin flour, I'm guessing?
February 7, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Yes, very much that consistency–it is a beautiful product. And the Barry Farm website is so sweet. Very simple and home-made looking. I love the photo of the owners. They look like "salt of the earth."
February 7, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Interesting. I bet a dough would be fantastic!
February 7, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Don't you think so?! It's not very original, but I think it's difficult to improve on pumpkin, sage and pine nuts. And with the artichoke powder past, something mushroomy and lemony, yes?
February 7, 2010 at 10:04 pm
Oh yes, you could do either a ricotta or vegan ricotta filling for a ravioli with a mushroom sauce. I love pumpkins and squashes in pasta dishes. Fantastic!
February 8, 2010 at 6:56 am
Me too; and on pizza!
April 5, 2010 at 1:16 pm
I had a terrible experience dealing with Barry Farm and cannot recommend them.
April 5, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I'm so sorry to hear that. I've used them more than once and have had nothing but excellent service related to quality products. Thanks for sharing.