Red Chile Powder

6 dried ancho or pasilla chiles

6 dried guajillo or pasilla chiles

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut stems off chilies and discard. Cut chilies open along 1 long side. Discard seeds. Place chilies on baking sheet. Roast until chilies are firm and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Cool. Break chilies into small pieces. Working in batches, finely grind chilies in spice grinder, blender or coffee grinder. (Can be prepared 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature). Recipe from epicurious