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Homemade Firedance flake snuff

Making from scratchtoastIntermediate

From chefdaniel on the Snuffhouse forum, 2014

When Firedance snuff was hard to find, this homemade version from Firedance Flake pipe tobacco filled the gap. Side by side with a fresh tin, it had a richer scent and a much stronger nicotine hit.

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Equipment

OvenFor drying leaf before grinding and toasting tobacco, and for drying scenting ingredients such as orange peel.Coffee grinderFor turning dried leaf or rolling tobacco into a fine powder.SievesFor separating fine snuff from the coarse bits after grinding.Airtight jarsFor resting snuff while it develops, and for storing it afterwards.

Method

Rest time

Aged somewhere cool. The post doesn't say for how long.

Tasting notes

Fluffy, with a rich scent and a strong nicotine hit.

Notes

It's strong, so take small pinches until you know how it hits you.