Spicery (part II)

Nutmeg

Outwardly it reminds a tiny walnut. It is usually grated and add to sweet yeast dough.

Poppyseeds

Poppyseeds are widely used as a filling and topping compounds of confectioneries.

Saffron

This spicery is very famous and widespread. It is usually sold in a powdered form. You can use it to cook biscuits, cookies, tarts, sponge cakes, etc.

Fruit essence

You can add fruit essence to dough or fillings in order to give your pie and cakes – pear, lemon, apple, orange and many other fruit zests.

Alcohol drinks

Cognac, vodka, fruit liqueur, wine – are the drinks which you can use to impart a special flavor and piquancy to pastry.