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To give a standard recipe a “twist” you can add small amounts of seasonings and flavourings to your mixture. Chopped fresh herbs, dried herbs or spices can be used successfully in a savoury pastry, and cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and ground mixed spice are great with fruit fillings, as are finely grated citrus zests. Cocoa powder can be substituted in to a recipe instead of some of the flour content to give a chocolate flavoured pastry – add some sugar as well to reduce the bitterness. Liquid extracts or essences like vanilla, almond or coffee can be used for flavour – add these before adding any other liquid to avoid making the pastry too wet. Ground nuts and small whole seeds can be used in addition to or instead of some of the flour for flavour and texture, or for reasons of intolerance to wheat.