Freshmaplevanillasoymilk Recipes

VANILLA MILK

Steps:

• Pour milk into cup or glass.
• Add vanilla and sugar.
• Stir well, add straw, enjoy!

NOT YOUR MOMMA'S VANILLA EXTRACT

Steps:

• Cut each vanilla bean lengthwise with a sharp knife or scissors, leaving 1 inch uncut at each end of the bean. Place split beans into the bottom of a glass jar or bottle. Pour vodka over the beans to cover completely. Screw or fasten the lid on the jar and shake. Store, shaking the jar occasionally, in a cool, dark place for at least 2 months.

FRESH MAPLE VANILLA SOYMILK

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cover the soybeans in 6 cups of water.
• Make sure they are submerged completely.
• Set aside and leave to soak overnight.
• When beans have finished soaking (about 8-10 hours), drain out excess water.
• In a kettle or small pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
• In a blender or food processor, blend one-third of the beans with one cup of boiling water until pureed.
• Pour into a large stock pot and set aside.
• Repeat twice with the remaining two-thirds of the beans and add to stock pot.
• Add 7 cups of cold water to the bean puree and slowly bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously.
• Once boiled, remove from heat immediately, cover with lid, and set aside to cool.
• Once cool enough to safely handle, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or a metal strainer into a pot.
• Discard the pulp.
• Add the vanilla and syrup to the milk and cook for 30 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally, in a double boiler.
• (If you don't have a double boiler, you can use two different-sized pots. Put the milk in the smaller pot and water in the larger one.) Transfer to a pitcher or container and refrigerate.
• Stays fresh for 5-7 days.

FRENCH VANILLA SLICES (MILLE-FEUILLES)

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat milk until small bubbles form. Drop in the vanilla pod, remove saucepan from heat, and set aside to cool until just warm. In a medium saucepan, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, and egg yolks. Beat for a moment, then gradually whisk in warm milk. Simmer over medium-low heat until the custard thickens, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Transfer custard to a bowl, and allow to cool, stirring from time to time.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out the puff pastry into a single sheet about 1/2 inch thick; it should be the same size as a 17x14 inch baking sheet. Place the pastry onto the baking sheet, and prick all over with a fork.
• Bake in preheated oven for 28 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool pastry on the baking sheet.
• When the pastry has cooled completely, transfer it from the baking sheet to a hard surface, and cut lengthwise into three 4 to 5 inches wide strips. Spread one strip thickly with custard. Place a second strip directly over the first; spread the top evenly with jam. Cover with the third strip, and dust with confectioners' sugar. With a very sharp knife, cut into 8 rectangular portions.