When preparing various baked goods, you always want to get an excellent aroma and taste.
And how to achieve what you want? Actually, there are several tricks that you can use.
Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of cooking, a chef and a fourth-class baker, told us which ingredients to add at the very end of kneading to obtain a unique aroma and taste.
Fruit essence
Adding a small amount of fruit essence, such as vanilla or almond oil, at the end of kneading the dough will give it a subtle but unique flavor. This is especially suitable for making sweet pastries such as pies, cookies or muffins.
Citrus zest
Finely grated orange, lemon or lime zest adds freshness and brightness to the dough. This ingredient goes well with pies, biscuits and many other types of baked goods. However, it is worth remembering about the correct cooking temperature, because overheating can have ambiguous consequences.
Spicy spices
A little cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or cardamom in the dough will give it a warm, rich flavor. This trick works great for making spiced breads, buns or cookies.
Honey or maple syrup
A little honey or maple syrup will add a subtle sweetness and flavor to the dough. It's a great way to enhance the flavor of homemade breads, buns, or pancakes.
Floral water
Adding rose water, orange blossom or lavender oil will give baked goods a subtle floral aroma.
This ingredient is ideal for making cakes, Easter cakes or biscuits. Of course, it is worth considering the correct proportions, because it is very easy to make a serious mistake, and many do not even realize the real risk.
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