Vanilla extract or essence is added for concentrated flavour. Any substitute will therefore have a different flavour, but this can work well. Look for possibilities with concentrated flavour that won't alter the texture of the recipe. This may include alcohols such as rum, whiskey etc, or other flavouring essences. Consider the different flavours in the recipe and whether an alternative to vanilla would work with them. Eg: Chocolate cake with vanilla, could be changed to chocolate cake with orange essence or Grand Marnier: a different flavour, but just as nice.
To substitute for 1 tablespoon of rose water, you can use an equal amount of vanilla extract. Vanilla extract is a concentrated flavoring agent, so using the same amount as the rose water should provide a similar level of flavor intensity. Keep in mind that vanilla extract has a different flavor profile compared to rose water, so the final dish may have a slightly different taste. Adjust the amount of vanilla extract based on your personal preference and the specific recipe you are using.
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.
No, you would not use the same amount of vanilla extract as you would vanilla flavoring. Vanilla extract is pure and stronger than vanilla flavoring, so you would probably need two or three times the amount of flavoring as you would for the extract.
Vanilla is derived from the pod of a certain variety of orchid, and this pod is called a vanilla bean. To make vanilla you have to soak vanilla beans in vodka to extract the flavor. So no, usable vanilla is never a solid.
u can use vanilla extract just double the amount
Yes, but it may take more powder to receive the same affect of its liquid cousin. You will want to make sure that the all of the powder dissolves, so add it to the eggs, oil, or butter called for in the recipe. It is also a great hot beverage flavoring.
You should use the same amount as called for in the recipe. According to Cooks Illustrated, imitation Vanilla has a *lot* more vanillin than real vanilla will have. Apparently, to be normal strength vanilla, you can only have so much vanilla. There's double-strength vanilla, too, which is what I prefer to use.
Vanilla does not have sugar. And there is no problem about putting vanilla extract in diabetic apple pie. And diabetics can have sugar if they use the proper amount of insulin for the carbs they eat.
"Pure" vanilla extract is, in effect, a liqueur and should have an indefinite shelf life provided it is stored properly.
Vanilla extract is a flavor enhancer, so in the literal sense, no... you do not "need" to use it. But it would be recommended, unless you either do not like it, or wish to replace the flavor with a substitute.
Just make it without the vanilla, there is really no substitute except the real vanilla bean, which is really expensive. Some use almond, which is really good but a different flavor. Basically what I am trying to say is, it is a flavor, so you could sub with a little lemon or something of that nature.
I have only used imitation vanilla when making chocolate chip cookies. Yes, and it will make little difference in the final product, since the main flavor of chocolate chip cookies comes from a combination of ingredients, including brown sugar, butter and chocolate chips. Using high quality pure vanilla is more important when it's the primary flavoring, like vanilla ice cream or custard.