HAZEL

BAKING MIX

What It Is A dry, aromatic blend of flour, finely ground hazelnuts, sugar and leavening used as a base for quick breads, muffins, pancakes and simple cakes. Hazel Baking Mix behaves like a woodland version of an all‑purpose baking mix: warm, nut‑forward and subtly sweet. It allows you to bring Hazel’s flavor into everyday baking without needing to measure multiple nut components each time.

Flavor / Character Soft, nutty and gently sweet. The hazelnuts give the mix a warm, toasted aroma; the flour provides structure; and the sugar adds a quiet sweetness that supports both sweet and breakfast‑leaning applications. The texture is fine and cohesive, with tiny flecks of hazelnut that melt into the batter during baking. Depending on the sugar used, white or light brown, the mix can lean bright or more caramel‑leaning.

Uses Whisked with milk, eggs, and butter to make pancakes or waffles; folded with fruit or chocolate to make muffins; used as the dry base for quick breads; or combined with oil and milk to make a simple Hazel loaf cake. It can also be used as a topping for fruit crisps, a base for rustic cookies or a shortcut for scones. In Hazel’s culinary world, this mix is the everyday workhorse; less intense than praline but more flexible than gianduja and suited to weekday baking.

How to Make or Prepare To make Hazel Baking Mix at home, combine all‑purpose flour with finely ground roasted hazelnuts, Hazel Sugar (or plain sugar), baking powder and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly to distribute the nut flour evenly. Store in an airtight jar in a cool cupboard or the refrigerator to preserve the hazelnut oils. When ready to use, treat it like any standard baking mix: add eggs, milk, and fat according to the type of baked good you’re making. The mix keeps for several weeks if stored cool and dry.

Notes The ratio of hazelnut to flour determines the character: more hazelnut creates a richer, more aromatic mix; more flour keeps it lighter and more neutral. A spoonful of Hazel Spice Blend can be added for a seasonal version. Because the mix contains nuts, it benefits from cool storage and occasional stirring to prevent settling.

Cross‑References Hazel Sugar; Hazel Spice Blend; Ground Hazelnuts; Hazel Feast‑Day Menu; Hazel Pantry.