The pure vanilla extract brand thats worth the splurge.
Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez
Most sweet baked goods call for vanilla extract.
In somevery vanilla-focused treats, its the star of the show.
Simply Recipes / Eliezer Martinez
Ask any baker; they will always tell you that pure vanilla extract is the best.
Its more expensive than imitation vanilla, of course, but its worth the extra cost for its flavor.
I asked professional bakers, pastry chefs, recipe developers, and cookbook authors to name their go-to.
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Redd-McIntosh says, I use Nielsen-Massey in everything, and I mean everything!
I use it in my cake batters.
It always goes into mybuttercream.
Every cookie dough gets extract as well.
I do not measure with teaspoons, I measure vanilla with my heart.
Many bakers choose Nielsen-Massey because of its strength of flavor and consistently high quality.
Less can be used to achieve the nuanced vanilla flavor.
I appreciate its consistent depth of flavor, quality manufacturing processes, and natural ingredients, says Stankiewicz.
“It is a great way to add a touch of complexity to any dish.
I love to add a splash topancake batter, milkshakes, and rice pudding.
Other bakers are longtime Nielsen-Massey users.
As for Lin, he uses this extract in recipes where vanilla really shines.
I also am a big fan of the large 32-ounce bottles they sell.
While pricey, they are a huge money saver for anyone who bakes frequently.
Stankiewicz echoes McDowell’s love for the larger bottles.
As a professional who uses a lot of vanilla, the larger bottles are more convenient and economical.
McDowell, Redd-McIntosh, and Lin all noted their love forNielsen-Masseys vanilla bean pastefor an even more concentrated flavor.
McDowell says, It’s thick, but not corn-syrupy, and it distributes evenly.
Great vanilla flavor, visible seeds in the recipea win-win!
