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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.
The Baker's Dozen Set contains sesame.
The Baker's Half Dozen includes these 6 spices:
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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.- Beautiful in baked goods, spice cookies and desserts
- Sprinkle over yogurt and oatmeal, and add to smoothies
- Brew with your favorite coffee or tea
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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.- Zanzibar Chai (recipe from our partners in Zanzibar)
- Chai-Chili Brownies
- Add to cookies, pastries and pie dough
- Sub for spice blends in pumpkin or apple pies
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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.
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- 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)
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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.- 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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Our exceptionally sweet, floral New Harvest Turmeric is grown organically on a farm in southern India by Dr. Salunkhe, an expert farmer specializing in sustainable agricultural techniques. Its high curcumin content (4%) makes it ideal for both culinary and nutritional uses, and it's perfect for both sweet and savory applications, in curries and other dishes, as well as in turmeric teas and lattes.- Blend into a hearty soup or stew
- Mix into sweet or savory doughs for a vibrant color and earthy flavor
- Sprinkle into rice dishes
- Use as a marinade for tofu or other light proteins
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A sweet, aromatic ground clove with notes of brown sugar and pineapple. Grown on Selayar Island in Indonesia and ground fresh for exceptional intensity.- Add to braised meats, stews or slow-cooked sauces
- Stir into mulled wine, cider or chai
- Sprinkle into baked goods, custards or spice blends
The Baker's Dozen includes everything in the 6-pack, plus: :
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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.- Sprinkle into hamburgers, hearty stews and BBQ sauces
- Add to gingerbread cookies, fruit compotes, and apple or pumpkin pies
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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.- 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
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Our uncommonly delicate Herati Saffron threads have a beautiful delicate floral flavor, golden color and warm, honeyed fragrance reminiscent of dried roses and fresh hay. The threads are pulled carefully from the flower, leaving a characteristic flame-colored tail. Saffron is a key element in sweet and savory cuisines from the Mediterranean to South Asia.- Steep a few threads in warm water when making crunchy baked rice
- Add a pinch of threads when making paella
- Fold into buttery bread, cake or cookie doughs
- Steep in cream for a rich pasta sauce
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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.- 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
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Raw and unhulled seeds with an especially high sesame oil content. You’ll love their sweet, nutty aroma and depth of flavor.- Coat chicken, tofu, or tuna with the seeds for a deliciously nutty crust.
- Add to granola, yogurt or ice cream as a sweet finishing touch.
- Toast and stir into pesto, chili oil or your favorite dipping sauce to layer in flavor and crunch.
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A cozy pumpkin spice blend made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and real pumpkin, thanks to toasted pepitas for rich, toasty depth.- Stir into coffee, chai or hot chocolate for a cozy kick.
- Add to pie fillings, cookies or quick breads for bold pumpkin spice flavor.
- Sprinkle over roasted squash, granola or yogurt for a savory-sweet twist.
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Spicy-sweet bestselling Royal Cinnamon infused into a warming rye whiskey base. Taste notes of honey and orange peel in this intense elixir.
- Add a teaspoon to cookie dough, cake batter, or banana bread anywhere you'd use vanilla extract
- A dash in your morning coffee or hot chocolate Try it in a chai latte or a mug of warm apple cider too.
- Shake a few drops into a daiquiri, an old fashioned, or a hot toddy for a spiced warmth that feels festive without being heavy.





