Name: Vanilla Bean Extract
Ingredients: 1/2 c Brandy; 3 Or 4 Vanilla beans

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Spices, Beans	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Brandy
3		Or 4 Vanilla beans

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop vanilla beans into small pieces, being careful not to lose any of the
bean or the little black seeds.
Drop the pieces inot a clean jar and cover with the brandy. cover with a
tight-fitting lid and keep in a dark place, shaking every 3 days or so.
Extract will be ready in 2 weeks.  A touch more brandy can be added if the
beans still seem potent.  Mixture can be added to indefinately.
  TO USE:
Use just as you would regular vanilla extract, but taste to make sure the
brandy flavor isnot too strong.
Source:  Cheaper and Better Alternatives To Store Bought Goods by Nancy
Birnes
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