VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT
Regi Dean's Recipes 08/22/99
Spices
Nancy Birnes
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Brandy	1/2 c
Or 4 Vanilla beans	3
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 4 Servings
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 is not too strong.
Source:  Cheaper and Better Alternatives To Store Bought Goods by
Nancy Birnes