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flavors infusing
the bakery case
Bakers and pastry chefs across the country
are wowing the crowds with unique flavor
infusions that delight the palate.
by AnnA BrAunsdorF
Above: blue Star

Bakers and pastry chefs across the country are

ingredients coming about, like new herbs and sprouts.

Donuts showcases

pushing the envelope when it comes to flavor

It's up to us-the creative people in this creative

unique flavors

infusions. And while their reasons for experimenting

industry-to continue to try new ideas and flavor

of donuts such

with flavors are all slightly different, their end goal is

profiles."

as Maple bacon,

all the same: To "wow" their customers' taste buds.
The art of infusing

blueberry bourbon
basil, and Passion-

"The best chefs in the world are constantly pushing

In its simplest form, infusion is the process of

fruit Cocoa Nib.

the boundaries of palate discovery," says Katie Poppe,

transferring the flavor of one item into another, and

owner of Blue star donuts in Portland, or. "There will

it's something Amanda Gustafik, owner of Enchanted

always be a place for the classics, but playing around

Cakes in Cocoa, FL, has been doing since childhood.

with unique flavors that showcase what's fresh,
seasonal, and local can be a delicious way to expand

"I grew up in a Polish household and learned how to

taste bud horizons."  

infuse Vodka with many different flavors," Gustafik
says. "I now infuse rum with many different flavors

For Adam Thomas, executive pastry chef at

and make my own infusions, such as lemon raspberry

The Broadmoor in Colorado springs, Co, flavor

and chai tea. so rather than offering just a plain spice

experimentation ties into industry and cultural trends.

cake, for example, we steep chai tea and add the
concentrated liquid to our cake batter in place of half

"There's a new push with sustainability and

of the milk. That way, the cake is infused with a lovely

harvesting," Thomas says. "You'll see a lot of new

chai tea spice flavor."

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bake - February, 2014
Editor's Note - Oh, the places we go
Table of Contents
News Bites - Corbion Makes Appointments
Pastry Chef Joins in2food
Nu-Tek Names Executives
Biscuitville Promotes Bennett
Management - Plan Now for Disaster
Labor Front - IBA's Top 10
Legislation - Non-GMO News
Ingredients - Honey: More Than Sweet
My Favorite Things
Top of the Class
Cost Calculations
Flavors Infusing the Bakery Case
Traceability Measures
Water Works
Whole-grain Artisan
Spring Cake Fever
Donut Decorating in Alaska
Seasonal Cookies
Big Pizza in Big Sky
Custom Coffee
Products
Product Showcase
Classifieds
Ad Index
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bake - February 2014 - Editor's Note - Oh, the places we go
bake - February 2014 - 4
bake - February 2014 - Table of Contents
bake - February 2014 - Biscuitville Promotes Bennett
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bake - February 2014 - Management - Plan Now for Disaster
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bake - February 2014 - Labor Front - IBA's Top 10
bake - February 2014 - 11
bake - February 2014 - Legislation - Non-GMO News
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bake - February 2014 - Ingredients - Honey: More Than Sweet
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bake - February 2014 - My Favorite Things
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bake - February 2014 - Top of the Class
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bake - February 2014 - Cost Calculations
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bake - February 2014 - Spring Cake Fever
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bake - February 2014 - Custom Coffee
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