Discover New & Classic Flavour Combinations to Enhance Your Baking
Looking to refresh your product range or add seasonal variety to your menu? The right flavour combinations can elevate everyday bakes and keep customers coming back for more.
Whether you’re running a busy bakery, managing a café, or developing grab-and-go products for a quick service venue, exploring flavour pairings is a cost-effective way to add excitement and value without reworking your base doughs.
In this article, let’s delight at sweet to savoury flavour combinations and explore how these unique pairings can enhance your baking. Read on.
Our Top 10 Classic Baking Flavour Combos
These tried-and-true flavours never go out of style, and work beautifully with Suprima’s frozen doughs.
Sweet and Salty
The marriage of sweet and salty flavours creates a symphony of taste sensations. Consider adding a pinch of sea salt to your cinnamon scrolls to enhance the richness of the chocolate and provide a delightful contrast.
Alternatively, explore the world of salted caramel, combining the buttery sweetness of caramel with a hint of salt, resulting in a heavenly indulgence.
Salted caramel finger buns, flatbreads or your brownies topped with salt and caramel will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Fruity Meets Spicy
For a zesty twist, explore the fusion of this fruity and spicy flavour combinations. The classic fruity and spicy baked good is no doubt the Easter Bun. We sell 3 variations of the hot cross bun dough:
- classic fruit filled bun dough
- indulgent chocolate bun dough, and
- a savoury bun dough paired with cheese and Vegemite.
These unexpected combinations add a layer of complexity to your baked goods, offering a delightful surprise with each bite.
Nutty Sensations
Nuts bring a delightful crunch and a world of flavours to your baking creations. Experiment with the earthy richness of pistachios and the subtle sweetness of almonds to add texture and depth to your cakes, pastries, or bread doughs.
The nutty flavours can be amplified further by infusing them with complementary ingredients like cinnamon, cardamom, or even a touch of espresso.
Cinnamon Scrolls
The comforting blend of cinnamon and vanilla in a warm, freshly baked cinnamon scroll. Moist, buttery and full of sweet and spicy cinnamon goodness, our Large Cinnamon Scroll dough is a classic menu item for your bakery or the perfect dessert option at a restaurant.
Lemon and Poppy Seed
The harmonious pairing of lemon and poppy seeds in a fluffy cake or on a baked delight can bring a sense of nostalgia and familiarity to your baking creations.
This flavour combo would pair well with our versatile cinnamon scroll dough or sweet bun dough bases.
Savoury and Cheesey
Bring bold flavour to your savoury offering with the classic cheese, tomato and herb combo. Think melted mozzarella, rich tomato base, and a touch of oregano. Comforting, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for all-day snacking.
Whether served warm as a lunch option, sliced for catering, or paired with a dipping sauce, this flavour combination is a sure winner across café, bakery, and foodservice menus.
Why not start with Suprima’s Margherita Scroll dough and customise with extra cheese, olives, or chilli flakes for added punch?
Vanilla and Strawberry
The delicate sweetness of vanilla complements the vibrant, fruity flavour of fresh strawberries. Whether it’s a classic strawberry shortcake or a delightful fresh vanilla-strawberry finger bun or cream bun, this timeless combination is a delightful flavour combination harmony that never fails to please.
Caramel and Apple
The buttery richness of caramel pairs perfectly with the crisp, slightly tart taste of apples. From caramel apple pie to caramel apple turnovers, this classic duo showcases the best of both worlds, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and fruity goodness.
Use this flavour combo with our Fruit Filled Bun Dough.
Lemon Tang
The classic lemon flavour is a staple in baking, known for its bright and refreshing profile. Its zesty tang adds a burst of citrusy goodness to a wide array of treats.
From lemon bars to lemon meringue pie, this timeless flavour brings a delightful and invigorating twist to any baked creation.
Why not get creative and make candied lemon peel and garnish your scrolls or donuts to create lemony goodness?
O for Orange
The classic orange flavour brings a sunny and citrusy twist to the world of baking. Its bright and refreshing notes infuse baked goods, muffins, and scrolls with a burst of zestiness. From orange-infused glazes to sweet cinnamon and orange scrolls, this classic flavour adds a delightful touch of vibrancy to any baked creation.
Here Are Our Top 10 Unique and Unusual Baking Flavour Combinations
Stand out from the crowd with creative pairings that surprise and delight.
Chocolate and Peanut Butter
The rich and creamy taste of chocolate pairs perfectly with the nutty and savoury notes of peanut butter, creating a classic and beloved flavour combination.
Raspberry and Dark Chocolate
The tart and fruity essence of raspberries pairs harmoniously with the intense and bittersweet flavour of dark chocolate, resulting in a sophisticated and irresistible combination.
Mint and Chocolate
The cool and refreshing taste of mint perfectly contrasts with the rich and decadent flavour of chocolate, creating a classic and refreshing pairing.
Lemon and Blueberry
The tangy zest of lemon beautifully balances the natural sweetness of blueberries, creating a bright and flavourful combination that is both refreshing and delightful.
Coconut and Lime
The tropical and creamy notes of coconut blend seamlessly with the zesty and tangy taste of lime, resulting in a refreshing and exotic flavour combination.
Try coconut glaze + lime zest on finger buns.
Almond and Cherry
The delicate and nutty flavour of almonds pairs exquisitely with the sweet and juicy taste of cherries, creating a harmonious and irresistible combination.
Maple and Pecan
The rich and caramel-like flavour of maple syrup complements the buttery and nutty taste of pecans, resulting in a comforting and indulgent pairing. Crushed pecans covered in a maple glaze would work wonderfully on scrolls and even easter buns.
Orange and Ginger
The bright and citrusy flavour of orange combines beautifully with the warm and slightly spicy notes of ginger, creating a dynamic and invigorating flavour combination.
This unusual combo could be used to enhance our traditional fruit loaf, to take the flavours to the next level.
Pistachio and Rosewater
The delicate and nutty flavour of pistachios is elevated to new heights when paired with the subtle floral notes of rosewater. This unique combination offers a delightful balance of textures and a hint of exotic sweetness, perfect for creating delectable pastries, ice creams, or even a pistachio-rosewater cake.
This would work well with our verstaile sweet bun dough. Have you ever seen a pistachio and rosewater finger bun? It’s a great new product or menu idea that’s perfect for standing out, and it looks fantastic on Instagram.
Bacon and Maple Syrup
The savoury, smoky, and salty taste of bacon is beautifully complemented by the sweet and rich flavours of maple syrup. This unlikely duo creates a mouthwatering balance of sweet and savoury that tantalises the taste buds. From maple-glazed bacon to bacon-wrapped treats, this combination brings a delightful twist to both sweet and savoury dishes.
Use with our scroll dough for café-style breakfast scrolls.
How to Bring Flavour Combinations to Life with Suprima Bakeries
Suprima’s frozen dough range is designed to make customisation easy. You can create signature products with:
- Suprima’s dough range that you bake fresh
- No extra prep time
- Minimal waste
- Fast staff training
Simply thaw, proof, shape, and bake. Then finish with your chosen flavour combo.
Want to experiment? Start with our Cinnamon Scroll, Finger Bun, or Fruit Filled Bun Dough and layer on your flavours with glazes, fillings or toppings.
Need help? Our baking team can guide you through new product development or customisation techniques.
