If you want your kitchen to smell like cakes, rolls, cookies and other delicious baked goods, this must-have set of spices is indispensable. This is the basis for aromatic baked goods.
Vanilla
Vanilla sugar has minimal aroma, so if you want your baked goods to have a truly vanilla flavor, use vanilla sticks. They are black or brown in color, inside there are small seeds, which give the dish the desired flavor. They can be added both to baked goods and to cream or even ice cream. The spice should be stored in a sealed glass jar or special paper.
Cinnamon
Lovers of cinnamon baked goods know firsthand that the real flavor is given by the cinnamon sticks, and not the powder, which loses some of its strength during the cooking process. Cinnamon sticks are stored for several years, and they can be used both in baked goods and in the preparation of hot drinks – mulled wine or coffee, after grinding them in a coffee grinder. The combination of cinnamon and apple is especially successful.
Lemon Zest
The zest is not only healthy, but also capable of imparting an incredible delicate citrus aroma to a dish. The zest should be removed carefully so that the white part does not get into the food – it is she who gives the bitterness. Lemon zest can be prepared in advance and stored dried in an airtight glass jar. Lemon zest can be used in candy and baked goods, and can be paired with cinnamon and vanilla.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg pastries are very original and delicious. This spice is extracted from the pith of the nutmeg fruit. You can add nutmeg to drinks, puddings, baked goods and cottage cheese desserts. A large concentration of aroma is contained in the whole nut, which should be grated on a fine grater before cooking.
Carnation
Dried clove buds are most often used for making holiday drinks or gingerbread. Ground cloves are a great addition to apple and citrus desserts. In addition to its incredible aroma, cloves are beneficial for their medicinal properties.