Instant Espresso Powder

Instant espresso powder is not interchangeable with ground espresso. Instant espresso powder easily dissolves and is great for most baking applications. The addition of instant espresso powder is sometimes used to cut sweetness, accentuate the chocolate flavor, and heighten the “coffeelike” taste of pastries. Regular ground espresso will not dissolve and can give baked goods a grainy texture. We use the Medaglia d’Oro brand in our recipes.