Practical ingredient guide
Orange blossom water
A strongly floral orange-blossom distillate used to flavour sweet doughs.
Baking
All year round
Home-style
What it offers and why to use it
A strongly floral orange-blossom distillate used to flavour sweet doughs. Add small amounts to the dough liquid; too much overwhelms the flavour.
Flavour profile
A strongly floral orange-blossom distillate used to flavour sweet doughs.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose food-grade orange blossom water without added sugar, never cosmetic products.
Store
Close tightly and store as directed on the label, away from heat and light.
Prepare
Add small amounts to the dough liquid; too much overwhelms the flavour.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Orange, lemon, butter and almonds.
How to substitute it
Orange zest, with a different aroma.
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