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Questions Doubts and Requests => Questions? Technical Issues? The Survival Guide => Topic started by: versaceyoyo on March 25, 2010, 11:42:00 am
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The other day I tried to grind a cinnamon stick expecting it to be pulverised - instead it ended up in lots of little shards which were useless. I did only try to grind one and I read in another thread that ILB said she had better luck with two sticks.
Is grinding cinnamon asking just a little too much of TMX or should I be able to get a nice fine powder?
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I've never had a problem though admit I've never tried only one stick, usually grind 4 sticks about 10cm long each. Two minutes at speed 10 with a break half way through to scrape down gives really fine powder; perfect. I also spread a sheet of clingfilm over the bowl/under the lid as it's easier to knock back all the powder that sticks under the lid.
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i find with spices you need enough to do it properly. also don't try grinding them with garlic or ginger, or when the tmx bowl isn't bone dry
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OK thank you very much for the great tips - I will have another go!
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I drop them in on the running blades at speed 8 - same with nutmeg, star anise, cloves, etc.
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Agree with andie on this - for small amounts it is good to drop them onto fast blades. Less likely to get caught up underneath,