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The Life of a Dough-Girl: Natural Powders for Show-Stopping Tea, Baking & Sourdough Decoration

The Life of a Dough-Girl: Natural Powders for Show-Stopping Tea, Baking & Sourdough Decoration

Opening night for your pantry. From quick-change colours to encore-worthy flavour, these herb and fruit powders turn everyday bakes, brews, and loaves into headline acts, using simple, real ingredients you can shop right now from MY HERB CLINIC®.

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Why bake and brew with natural powders?

Natural herb and fruit powders add vivid colour, aroma, and character to food and drink, without complicated techniques. They dissolve or blend easily, help you nail consistent results, and are shelf-friendly for quick, creative weekday cooking.

The Cast: Star-Power Powders & Quick Ideas

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Blue Butterfly Pea Powder — The Quick-Change Artist

  • What to expect: Soft, earthy notes and that famous blue-to-purple colour shift with lemon.
  • Try it:
    • Galaxy Iced Tea: Brew, chill, add lemon to watch it change.
    • Sourdough Score Wash: A pinch in water to brush over scored areas for contrast.

Beetroot Powder — The Rouge That Never Smudges

  • What to expect: Deep crimson colour, gently earthy sweetness.
  • Try it: Dust stencils on sourdough; add 1–2 tsp to brownies for colour and depth.

Kakadu Plum Extract Powder — The Aussie Headliner

  • What to expect: Bright, tangy notes that lift yoghurt, drinks, and dressings.
  • Try it: Yoghurt swirl with honey and granola; whisk into soda water with Lemon Juice Powder.

Strawberry Freeze-Dried Powder — The Sweetheart Solo

  • What to expect: Pure berry aroma and pink hue.
  • Try it: Tint buttercream; dust macarons.

Dragon Fruit (Red Pitaya) Extract Powder — The Neon Encore

  • What to expect: Vivid magenta colour.
  • Try it: Smoothie bowls; knead a pinch into seed-cracker dough.

Matcha (Ceremonial & Culinary) — The Green Room Pro

  • What to expect: Fresh, green, gently toasty complexity.
  • Try it: Matcha shortbread (see recipe); fern-leaf stencil on sourdough.

Pumpkin Powder — The Cosy Costume Change

  • What to expect: Golden colour and mellow pumpkin notes.
  • Try it: Pancake batter; fold into banana loaf.

Lemon Juice Powder & Orange Powder — Citrus Cameo Duo

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Kiwi Fruit Water-Soluble Powder — The Fresh Hook

  • What to expect: Bright, fruity freshness.
  • Try it: Kiwi fizz with mint and lime; blend into fro-yo pops.

Pomegranate Powder — Ruby Red Refrain

  • What to expect: Tart-sweet depth for drinks and dressings.
  • Try it: Sparkling pomegranate soda; quick vinaigrette.

Chai Masala Powder — The Rhythm Section

  • What to expect: Warming, aromatic spice blend.
  • Try it: Chai sugar for cookies; chai-poached pears.

Coconut Milk Powder — The Silky Understudy

  • What to expect: Creamy body in seconds.
  • Try it: Dairy-free ganache; quick, velvety curry base.

Sourdough “Showgirl” decoration: step-by-step

You’ll need:

  • Your proofed loaf, lame/razor, small sieve, stencil (leaf/fern/flower), and one of: Beetroot Powder, Matcha, or Blue Butterfly Pea Powder.

Method:

  1. Chill the dough 15–20 minutes uncovered for a drier surface.
  2. Stencil & dust: Lay your stencil on the loaf. Sieve a thin veil of Beetroot Powder or Matcha. Lift gently.
  3. Score lines: Score around the motif to frame it.
  4. Optional wash: Mix Blue Butterfly Pea Powder with water and lightly brush selected scores for extra contrast.
  5. Bake as usual until the crust opens like a stage curtain.

Tea Bar: 3 fast drinks

1. Blushing Lemonade (serves 2)

    • 500 ml strong Blue Butterfly Pea tea, chilled
    • 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (or Lemon Juice Powder to taste)
    • Ice, lemon slices
  • Method: Fill glasses with ice, pour tea, add lemon to shift blue → purple.

2. Ruby Cooler (serves 2)

    • 600 ml sparkling water
    • 2 tsp Hibiscus Flower Powder
    • 4–6 orange slices
  • Method: Stir powder into sparkling water, add orange slices and ice.

3. Sunshine Sipper (serves 2)

    • 400 ml chilled green tea
    • 1–2 tsp Lemon Juice Powder
    • 1–2 tsp honey (optional)
  • Method: Whisk to dissolve; serve over ice.

Two crowd-pleasing recipes

Matcha Shortbread with Citrus Glaze

Makes: 24 biscuits | Time: 35 minutes

Velvet Beet Brownies

Makes: 16 squares | Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 250 g plain flour
  • 2 tsp Matcha
  • 75 g icing sugar
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • 170 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Citrus Glaze

  • ½ cup icing sugar
  • ½–1 tsp Lemon Juice Powder (to taste)
  • 1–2 tsp water, as needed

Ingredients

  • 150 g butter
  • 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 3 eggs
  • 200 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp Beetroot Powder
  • Pinch of salt

Method

  1. Heat oven to 170°C (fan 160°C). Line 2 trays.
  2. Pulse flour, Matcha, icing sugar, and salt. Add butter and vanilla; pulse to fine crumbs that press together.
  3. Press into a 20×20 cm tin or roll to 8–10 mm and cut shapes.
  4. Bake 15–18 minutes until set with pale edges; cool.
  5. Whisk glaze and drizzle. Optional: dust a fern stencil with Matcha for a showstopper finish.

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180°C (fan 170°C). Line a 20×20 cm tin.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate; cool slightly.
  3. Whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick. Fold in chocolate mixture.
  4. Sift in flour, cocoa, Beetroot Powder, and salt; fold.
  5. Bake 22–25 minutes until just set with a slight wobble. Cool completely before slicing.

FAQs

Can I use these powders in savoury dishes?
Yes, try Pumpkin Powder in soups, Coconut Milk Powder in curries, and a pinch of Chai Masala in roasted carrots.

How much powder should I use?
Start small, ¼ to 1 tsp in drinks; 1–2 tsp in batters and doughs, then adjust for colour and taste.

How do I store them?
Keep sealed, cool, and away from light and moisture for best freshness.

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