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German Bread Spice Mixes: 2 Simple Recipes

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With the right bread spices, you can prepare traditional kinds of aromatic German bread. We’ll show you two variations that you can easily make in your own kitchen.

Germans know a thing or two about bread — they have more than 300 varieties! The country is best known for its flavorful pumpernickel, rye, spelt, and whole-grain bread, each infused with different spices. The bread spices blend well with the dark, rich flavors of German food. 

Make Your Own Bread Spices: Basic Recipe 

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German breads are often made with dark, whole grain flours and plenty of nuts and seeds. (Photo: CC0 Public Domain / Unsplash - James Harris)

Many ready-made bread spice mixes have a high salt content and contain various flavor enhancers. By making your own bread seasoning, you are choosing the healthier (and more delicious) option. You can use this basic, four-ingredient recipe to flavor a tasty rye or spelt loaf. You’ll need:

  • 2 tbsp. caraway seeds
  • 2 tbsp. anise
  • 2 tbsp. fennel
  • 2 tbsp. coriander

You’ll also need the following materials:

  • Coffee grinder or mortar and pestle
  • Resealable jar 

Preparing the Mixture:

  1. Put the ingredients in a coffee grinder and grind the spices.
    OR place the ingredients in the mortar and grind them together with the pestle.
  2. Store the bread spice mixture in a resealable, sterilized jar.

Tip: Use one to two tablespoons of bread spice per two cups of flour for perfectly aromatic loaves.

Onion Bread Seasoning

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You can get creative with spices. If you prefer Italian seasoning, add that to your next loaf! (Photo: CC0 Public Domain / Unsplash - Lucas Mendes )

Spicy onion bread makes for a nice change from regular bread. This bread tastes especially good with cream cheese, soup, or a DIY vegan spread. 

For the onion bread spices, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 4 tsp. dry, roasted onions
  • 2 tsp. coriander
  • 2 tsp. allspice
  • 2 tsp. caraway seeds

You’ll need these kitchen gadgets:

  • Coffee grinder or mortar and pestle
  • Resealable jar 

Preparing the Bread Seasoning :

  1. Grind the onions, coriander, allspice, and caraway seeds in a coffee grinder or the mortar and pestle. Depending on your preference, you can grind your bread spice mixture finely or coarsely.
  2. Store the finished mixture in a clean, resealable jar. 

You can’t wait to try your bread spices? Then get started with one of the following recipes:

Or use your bread spices to season stale bread recipes and save food from the garbage.

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This article has been translated from German to English by Karen Stankiewicz. You can find the original here: Brotgewürz: 3 Varianten zum Selbermachen

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