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How to Make Vanilla Powder

Homemade Vanilla Powder Recipe

Follow these simple steps for making fragrant and flavorful homemade vanilla powder:
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Ingredients
  

  • Vanilla beans

Instructions
 

Step 1: Dry the Vanilla Beans

  • Drying out the vanilla beans properly is crucial for being able to grind them into a fine powder.
  • There are a few methods you can use:
    - Air dry: Leave beans out at room temperature for 1-2 weeks until dried and brittle.
    - Oven dry: Arrange beans in single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 170°F for 60-90 minutes.
    - Microwave: Microwave beans in 30 second intervals until puffed up and crisp.
  • Baking in the oven at a low temperature usually works best to evenly dry beans. They'll still be pliable at first but will harden as they cool.

Step 2: Grind the Vanilla Beans into Powder

  • Once completely dried and cooled, the brittle vanilla beans are ready to be ground. Use a spice grinder, small food processor, coffee grinder, or high-powered blender to grind them into a fine powder.
  • You may need to grind in batches to get an ultra-fine texture. Sift through a fine mesh strainer after grinding to remove any large pieces, then repeat grinding if needed.

Step 3: Store the Vanilla Powder

  • Transfer finished vanilla powder into an airtight container. Store in a cool, dark place like the pantry where it will stay fresh for 1-2 years.
  • And that's all there is to it! With just 3 easy steps, these homemade v