Baking Spice Collection

Choose between 6 or 13 beautiful spices for bakers. Ships free.

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Choose between 6 or 13 beautiful spices selected for bakers. Add depth, warmth, and complexity into cookies and cakes, puddings and pies, scones and muffins, crisps and cobblers. Packed in a beautiful box and ships for free within the US.

At Burlap & Barrel we have our own resident staff baker, and she put together a selection of spices that are essential to any baker's pantry. But rest assured, these spices are great for enthusiastic budding bakers and experienced pastry chefs alike.

  • "An excellent starter kit that includes, among other things, cinnamon that will blow your mind.”
  • "This set is packed with the upper echelon of baking spices."
  • "[Bakers] will have just about everything they may need for tasty treats all year long."

The Baker's Half Dozen includes these 6 spices:

  • Royal Cinnamon
    Our Royal Cinnamon is an heirloom variety not widely harvested or exported, and it exemplifies the intense sweetness and spiciness for which Vietnamese cinnamon is prized. Use it in place of Saigon or other cinnamons in pastries and baked goods, or sprinkle into rich, savory meat or tomato-based dishes.
    Ingredients:

    Royal cinnamon, ground (Cinnamomum loureiroi)

    Sugar Free
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin:

    Quang Nam Mountains, Vietnam

    Process:

    Sun-dried

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
    • Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
    • Brew with your favorite coffee or tea
  • Cloud Forest Cardamom (Ground Pods) - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Cloud Forest Cardamom is sweet and tart, reminiscent of summer fruits, fresh herbs and cut grass. It comes straight from a single-estate regenerative farm in the high-altitude cloud forests of Guatemala. The fruit turns yellow as it ripens on the vine and has a softer and sweeter flavor that makes it a perfect upgrade to standard green cardamom.
    Ingredients:

    Ground cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum)

    Salt Free
    Size: 1.9 oz
    Origin:

    Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

    Process:

    Hot-air-dried

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Cook down with fruit juice for a savory/sweet sauce or jam
    • Add to your meat or veggie rub, especially for chicken or lamb
    • Use in cakes, muffins, pastries and other desserts 
    • Sprinkle over oatmeal or into smoothies
  • Pemba Cloves
    Bright, sweet intensity with a rich, tingling warmth.
    Ingredients:

    Whole cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

    Salt Free
    Size: 1.4 oz
    Origin:

    Zanzibar, Tanzania

    Process:

    Sun-dried

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Drop a few whole cloves into braising liquids or stews
    • Combine with cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm drink or dessert
    • Season a rice or biryani dish
    • Use as a decorative and flavorful studding for a roast
  • Chai
    Beloved in Zanzibar's kitchens and street stalls, our Chai is warm, comforting and ethereally fragrant. The archipelago's prized pink cloves are blended with locally sourced cinnamon, cardamom, lemongrass and orange peel to create an East African homage to a beloved Indian masala.
    Ingredients:

    Cardamom, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, lemongrass, orange peel

    Salt Free
    Sugar Free
    Size: 2.0 oz
    Origin:

    Stone Town, Zanzibar

    Process:

    Sun-dried, ground and blended

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
  • Buffalo Ginger
    Our ground Buffalo Ginger is an heirloom ginger variety grown by a group of farmers in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Known for its fruity, floral aroma and powerful heat, this is a complex and flavorful ginger powder that will elevate baked goods, stews and curries, and beverages from hot drinks to cocktails.
    Ingredients: Ginger, ground (Zingiber officinale)
    Salt Free
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin: Cao Bằng, Vietnam
    Process:

    Dried with hot air, then ground

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Amount fresh
    =
    Amount dried

    • Add to apple pies, cookies, cakes and other baked goods
    • Use in place of fresh ginger in soups, stir-fries and braises
    • Mix ¼ teaspoon with water and honey for a potent ginger tea (or skip the water and stir a pinch of ginger into honey)

  • Nyanza Vanilla Extract Kit - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Nyanza Vanilla is grown in the hills around Nyanza (aka Lake Victoria) in Tanzania, where the altitude, rich soil and temperate climate produce an especially rich, sweet vanilla. Add your favorite spirit, salt or sugar to fill the jar.
    Ingredients:

    Vanilla planifolia, chopped pod

    Origin:

    Kagera, Tanzania

    Process:

    Sun-dried during the day, cured in wooden boxes overnight

    Kosher
    no preservatives clear
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    • Add 100ml of your favorite spirit directly to the jar and let it infuse for at least a month (the longer the better!) 
    • Top off frequently, and use as you'd use any other vanilla extract

The Baker's Dozen includes everything in the 6-pack, plus: :

  • Cinnamon Sugar Crunch
    A nostalgic favorite, reimagined. Warm, crunchy cinnamon sugar made with single origin spices and sugar for everyday sweetness with a twist.
    Ingredients:

    Golden Crystal Sugar, Coconut Sugar, Royal Cinnamon, Cinnamon Verum, Cloud Forest Cardamom

     CONTAINS: COCONUT, MAY CONTAIN GLUTEN

    Salt Free
    83% Sugar
    Size: 3.0 oz
    Nutritional Facts:
    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Sprinkle over warm buttered toast or pancakes.
    • Use as a finishing touch on cookies, cakes, or muffins.
    • Stir into oatmeal, yogurt, or granola for a sweet, spiced upgrade.
  • Sweet Allspice
    Our rich Sweet Allspice grows in cloud forests of Guatemala. Its warming, nuanced flavor is reminiscent of toasted almonds and baked fruit. Used widely in Caribbean and Mexican cuisines, it’s a perfect addition to spiced holiday desserts like pumpkin or apple pie; it adds depth and complexity to beverages like cocktails, chai masala or hot chocolate.
    Ingredients:

    Ground allspice (Pimenta dioica)

    Salt Free
    Sugar Free
    Size: 2.0 oz
    Origin:

    Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

    Process:

    Sun-dried

    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Sprinkle into hamburgers, hearty stews and BBQ sauces
    • Add to gingerbread cookies, fruit compotes, and apple or pumpkin pies
  • Cinnamon Verum
    Our Cinnamon Verum (aka Ceylon cinnamon or "true" cinnamon) is complex, herbal and a little savory, with notes of pine, citrus peel and sea salt. It comes from Zanzibar, where our partner farmers harvest the inner bark of the cinnamon tree, then dry and grind it.
    Ingredients:

    True Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum verum)

    Salt Free
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin:

    Zanzibar, Tanzania

    Process:

    Sun-dried

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Add to braises or sauces that need a little sweetness
    • Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
    • Stir into your favorite coffee, tea or hot chocolate
    • Adorn the top of baked goods and pastries
  • Panela: Unrefined Cane Sugar
    Warm and buttery with a hint of fresh green cane flavor, our panela cane sugar is produced using traditional methods and materials in the lush mountains of Colombia. Use instead of white or brown sugar in baking, sprinkle over fresh fruit or mix with hot water to make the traditional beverage agua panela.
    Ingredients:

    Unrefined sugarcane juice (Saccharum officinarum)

    Size: 2.6 oz
    Origin:

    Boyacá, Colombia

    Process:

    Hand-pressed, boiled and whipped

    Nutritional Facts:
    Unrefined
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    Kosher
    • Sub for brown sugar in baked goods
    • Stir into warm drinks or sprinkle over oatmeal 
    • Use in Southeast Asian stir-fries or braises
    • Add to baked beans or other savory dishes that need a touch of sweetness
  • Salina Crystal Salt - Burlap & Barrel
    Our Salina Crystal Salt comes from the Syracuse Salt Co., a father-daughter team in the "Salt City" of Syracuse, New York. The natural brine is carefully evaporated into crunchy, pristine salt crystals that are perfect for sprinkling over everything from steaks to brownies.
    Ingredients:

    Salt crystals (NaCl)

    Size: 2.7 oz
    Origin:

    Syracuse, NY

    Process:

    Slowly dehydrated

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Sprinkle over steak, grilled fish, and roasted veggies
    • Really, really good over pasta and deviled eggs
    • Top brownies, cookies and other sweets
  • Lucknow Fennel
    Lucknow Fennel is a sweet, grassy variety known for having bright green, small, ridged seeds that can be applied to savory and sweet dishes alike. Ours is grown in the hot, arid northern state of Rajasthan in India on the family farm of our partner farmer, Negi. We love these seeds crushed and rolled into a shortbread dough.
    Ingredients:

    Lucknow-variety fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare)

    Salt Free
    Size: 1.8 oz
    Origin:

     Rajasthan, India

    Process:

    Sun-dried

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Added whole to curries, braises or soups
    • Crushed and mixed with savory spices for a protein rub
    • Stirred into tomato sauce 
    • Bloomed in oil and stirred into pasta dishes 

  • Wild Mesquite - Burlap & Barrel
    Our sweet, nutty Wild Mesquite Powder is made from the inner fruit of wild mesquite pods, and its flavor reminds us of hot chocolate and cinnamon toast. Most mesquite flour is made of seeds and pulp, so our powder has a more intense and complex flavor. Mesquite trees regenerate ecosystems and provide sustainable livelihoods for rural communities, and their fruit has a rich, comforting flavor.
    Ingredients:

    Wild mesquite pod pulp (Prosopis alba & nigra)

    Sugar Free
    Size: 2.5 oz
    Origin:

    Santiago del Estero, Argentina

    Process:

    Sun-dried, then ground

    Kosher
    non gmo clear
    non irradiated clear
    no preservatives clear
    • Sweet Mesquite Pecans
    • Swap out for cocoa powder in baked goods
    • Mix with hot milk for a warming drink
    • Add to pancake and waffle batter
    • Use for part of the flour in cookie dough and brownie batter

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