Name: Vanilla Sugar
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 coarsely chopped vanilla bean

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 coarsely chopped vanilla bean

Preparation

Step 1
Blend sugar and vanilla bean in processor until bean is finely ground. Store in covered container at room temperature at least 2 days, then strain through fine strainer before using.
Step 2
Vanilla sugar will keep for several months. Use the leftovers in other baked goods, in your morning cup of coffee, or sprinkled over yogurt.

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