The same amount of regular sugar and the seeds from a vanilla pod, or the same amount of regular sugar with some vanilla extract.
1 sachet is 2 teaspoons
Vanilla extract can be used in place of vanilla bean paste. The equivalent of 1 tablespoon of paste is 1 tbsp. extract.
A standard sugar packet, or sugar substitute, is equal two teaspoons of sugarHowever, How_many_teaspoons_are_in_a_packet_of_sugarclaims, "Sugar packets may be anywhere from 2-6 grams. There are 4.2 g granulated sugar per teaspoon according to the USDA website, so there may be 0.5 to 1.5 teaspoons of sugar per packet."And the Domino Sugar website http://www.dominosugar.com/content/136/measurement_conversion_charts.aspx states, "1 packet = 1 teaspoon"
Vanilla sugar may also be made at home by mixing whole or dried and ground vanilla beans with granulated, superfine sugar. * 1 vanilla bean, cut in 1-inch pieces * 3 cups granulated sugar PREPARATION: Add 1 vanilla bean pieces to the sugar. Cover and let sit for 2 weeks before using or giving as a gift. Do not remove the vanilla bean pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Vanilla extract can be substitute for vanilla essence on a 1:1 basis (e.g 1tsp of vanilla extract is equal to 1tsp vanilla essence), on a strength-for-strength basis at least. But the flavour of vanilla essence will never be as good as the flavour from vanilla extract, no matter how much of it you use.
There are many very simple recipes for icing, any of which would be suitable for sugar cookies. Perhaps the easiest is a blend of one cup of powdered (confectioner's) sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk, and 3/4 teaspoons of vanilla extract. In place of the vanilla extract, one could also substitute lemon or orange juice.
Yes you can and unless it is recipe that's main ingredient is vanilla bean, most people will not be able to tell the difference. As a matter of fact, most people can't tell the difference between pure vanilla extract and imitation that costs a LOT less. I use 1 teaspoon of extract for 1 pod of vanilla bean. If you are worried about the liquid imbalance in the recipe, decrease another of your liquids by a teaspoon.
VANILLA SAUCE: 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. whipping cream 1/2 c. butter 1 tsp. vanilla In saucepan combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, whipping cream and 1/2 cup butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, 5-8 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
2 1/2 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean coarsely chopped 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. Vanilla sugar will keep for several months. Use in baked goods, in your morning cup of coffee, or sprinkled over yogurt.
Personally I use it in whipped cream, fruit salad, virtually all baking recipes, french toast, pancakes, waffles, tea, and with carmelized sugar as a topping for ice cream. = = I mix one teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of sugar to make vanilla sugar in an airtight container. Mix it everyday for several days. I use vanilla sugar everytime I am baking and it calls for at least 1 teaspoon (usually standard) of vanilla and 1 cup of sugar. I do not know what the shelf life is probably because it never lasts that long.
I strawberry 1 sugar 1 vanilla
If the packet of sugar is 1 teaspoon, then it would have 4 grams.