Here are many of the essential herbs, spices, extracts & more that are used to make a huge variety of breads and baked goods. They include cinnamon, allspice, cumin, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, vanilla extract & many more. These ingredients are used to make herb breads, pumpkin pies, pizza dough, cinnamon raisin bread and many more delicious home baked foods. Many of the items listed below are used to add enhanced flavor to baked goods. You will also find popular herb & spice cookbooks at the bottom of this page.
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Herbs, Spices, Extracts, Dried Fruit & More
- Allspice – Allspice is used in recipes such as pumpkin pie, apple pie, etc.
- Almond Extract
- Apple Pie Spice – A premade spice mix used for apple pies, apple crumble, etc.
- Bay Leaves
- Banana Extract – In case your banana bread is too bland, you can experiment by adding a little banana extract.
- Basil
- Black Pepper
- Cardamom
- Cajun Seasoning
- Cayenne Pepper – A hot pepper. Great for adding some “heat” to your food.
- Chinese 5 Spice Seasoning
- Cherry Extract
- Chili Powder
- Chipotle Powder
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon (Ground) – A key ingredient for bread machine cinnamon raisin bread.
- Cinnamon (Sticks)
- Cloves (Ground)
- Coarse Salt – Salt with extra large grains. Usually used as a topping for some baked goods (i.e. bagels).
- Coriander (Ground)
- Cumin
- Curry Powder
- Dill
- Everything Mix Seasoning – Great for making “everything” bagels.
- Fennel Seeds
- Garlic Flakes
- Garlic Powder
- Ginger (Ground) – Essential for delicious gingerbread!
- Himalayan Pink Salt
- Italian Seasoning – Great for Italian bread.
- Jalapeno Powder
- Jerk Seasoning
- Kosher Salt (Coarse) – Coarse salt is used to top bagels, etc.
- Lemon Extract
- Lemon Peel
- Maple Extract
- Mustard (Ground)
- Mustard Seeds
- Nutmeg (Ground) – Nutmeg is used in many Christmas recipes.
- Onion Flakes
- Onion Powder
- Orange Extract
- Orange Peel
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Peppermint Extract
- Peppermint Leaves
- Poppy Seeds
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – Used for pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread, lattes, etc.
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Rosemary – This herb smells great and is used for rosemary bread, etc.
- Saffron – One of the world’s most expensive spices.
- Sage
- Sea Salt
- Sesame Seeds
- Strawberry Extract
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turmeric Powder
- Vanilla Beans
- Vanilla Extract
- White Pepper
Related Items
Spice Cookbooks – Popular cookbooks. Learn how chefs use spices in order to improve their cooking & baking.
- The Science of Spice: Understand Flavor Connections and Revolutionize Your Cooking
- Mastering Spice: Recipes and Techniques to Transform Your Everyday Cooking
- The Spice and Herb Bible
- The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavors of the World
Herb Cookbooks – Highly rated books that teach you how to grow herbs & use them in your cooking.
- Herb: A cook’s companion
- The Cook’s Herb Garden: Grow, Harvest, Cook
- Herbs: Delicious Recipes and Growing Tips to Transform Your Food
- Grow Your Own Herbs: The 40 Best Culinary Varieties for Home Gardens
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