Spices, like magical ingredients, give any dish an alluring aroma and a unique flavor. Baking is no exception. Depending on what kind of spice you add to the confectionery, it is filled with exquisite tenderness or enthusiastic piquancy.
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is quite popular in the world of spices. It is a dried bark of a tree. Sold in two forms: in the form of powder or twisted pieces of bark. Cinnamon has a rich aroma and is often used in the preparation of desserts, liquor and chocolate. As for baking, found in buns and pies. Perfectly combined apples with cinnamon.
Nutmeg
Spicy-burning taste of this spice has been known in the East since antiquity. In large quantities, nutmeg is toxic, but in small quantities it is suitable for cooking. It is difficult not to appreciate the fragrant and tart notes that nutmeg makes. Baking acquires a rich and at the same time delicate taste. Especially with this spice, Christmas desserts work out. Finished ground nutmeg usually soon loses flavor, it is better to take whole nuts and grind the required amount just before cooking.
Cardamom
The origin and use of cardamom is shrouded in many myths. One of them suggests that cardamom was grown in the famous gardens of Babylon. Thanks to its incomparable aroma, cardamom quickly won the sympathy of confectioners. This spice is often used to make gingerbread with candied fruit, almonds and honey. German confectioners add cardamom to Easter cakes. This tradition is adopted by other national cuisines.
Caraway
Another popular spice, whose history of origin is still obscure. Since ancient times, it was used by many civilizations (Romans, Celts, Egyptians, peoples of India and Brazil), attaching great importance. And this is not surprising, because cumin is famous not only for its fragrant aroma, but also for healing properties. Various national cuisines widely use ground cumin in the preparation of bread, pies, rolls and cakes.
Oregano
Under the beautiful name of oregano, ordinary oregano is hidden. Fragrant and healthy spice has long been actively used in cooking. In European cuisine, oregano (seasoning), along with other herbs, is added to pizza and bread. Russian cuisine adopted cupcakes, French quiche pies and Italian focaccia cakes with oregano.