Getting to Know: Baking Spices
To make the most of your baking spices, follow our tips: Preground spices are convenient, but their flavors fade fast.
To make the most of your baking spices, follow our tips: Preground spices are convenient, but their flavors fade fast. Label them with the purchase date and then store them in a cool, dry place and use within 12 months. Otherwise, buy whole spices and grind them yourself in a coffee grinder devoted solely to this purpose. (P.S.: Many of these baking spices are good in savory foods, too.)