Baking spices
Baking spices are a blend of spices that give your bakes and drinks a warm, spiced flavour. This classic spice mix has been used for generations in traditional Dutch baking.
What is in baking spices?
Baking spices are a blend of different spices. According to the traditional recipe, the mix contains: cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, aniseed, white pepper, cardamom pods and ground coriander. This combination creates a warm flavour that pairs perfectly with both sweet and savoury dishes.
How do you use baking spices?
Baking spices are easy to use in a variety of recipes:
• In bakes: add baking spices to biscuits, Dutch ontbijtkoek (spiced loaf), spiced nut biscuits, speculaas, currant bread and sugar bread.
• In drinks: add a pinch to hot chocolate, cappuccino or chai tea.
• In dishes: give stews, soups or marinades a twist with a little baking spice blend.
Difference between baking spices and speculaas spice mix
Baking spices and speculaas spice mix are very similar, but there is an important difference in the ratio of spices. Baking spices contain slightly more cloves, giving them a stronger, spicier flavour. Speculaas spice mix is milder, making it ideal for baking traditional speculaas biscuits.
Buy baking spices in small and large packs
At Baktotaal you can buy baking spices in different quantities. If you bake occasionally, a 100 gram tub from Molen De Hoop is a convenient choice, providing enough for several bakes. If you bake frequently or work professionally in a bakery, the 1 kilo pack from Polak is ideal. Both brands are known for their consistent quality and rich, spiced flavour.
How long can you store baking spices?
Store the spice blend in a dry, dark place in a sealed jar or spice tin. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight, as this can reduce the flavour and aroma. When stored properly, baking spices will retain their full flavour for up to a year.
What else can you combine baking spices with?
Baking spices are, of course, perfect for speculaas, but there is much more you can do. Mix them with flour, such as plain flour or spelt flour, for a spiced cake or biscuits. For something special, melt chocolate drops and add a pinch of baking spices for bonbons, ganache or a spiced chocolate bar. Nuts such as almonds, pecans and walnuts also gain extra flavour with a little baking spice blend, for example in a nut cake or homemade granola.
Buy baking spices at Baktotaal
At Baktotaal you will find top-quality baking spices for all your baking and cooking projects. Order easily online and receive your spices quickly, so you can get started straight away. Alongside baking spices, you will also find other spices, baking ingredients and baking tools to complete your creations.
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