Description
Exonumia used by bakeries
Technical
A bakery token is a form of commercial token sold by and used in bakeries in the United States and postconfederation Canada primarily in the late 19th and early 20th century. The tokens, usually made of brass, copper or aluminum, were given in lieu of change as a way of encouraging customers to return to the store. They were also given to suppliers in smaller locations as partial payments. They came in denominations of 1/2, 1, and 2 loaf.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
toastycaramelizednuttybutterysweet
Wine Analogy
Similar to the crust aromas in aged Champagne
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to medium-roast coffee bean aromatics
Perfume Analogy
Resembles warm amber and vanilla accords
Culinary Applications
French BaguetteFranceCrust development
PretzelGermanySurface texture creation
FocacciaItalyOil incorporation
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKosherwheatgluten