"For most bakers, it's second-nature to measure out the prescribed dose of vanilla for a cookie dough or cake batter using a measuring spoon, but it turns out that the iconic McCormick bottle can actually save you a dish. The red cap on the 4-ounce bottle of McCormick vanilla holds 3/4 of a teaspoon of liquid - perfect for recipes that call for a multiple of 3/4 (the caps on the 2-ounce bottles hold about 1/2 teaspoon)."
"If you need a round teaspoon, many chefs, including Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi, who shared this morsel of baking wisdom with me, would give you full license to use a capful of vanilla, and simply add an extra splash to make up the difference. For many baking recipes, a few extra drops of vanilla extract won't be a deal-breaker. In fact, they may give your dish just the je ne sais quoi it needed."
Vanilla extract subtly enhances baked goods by rounding other flavors, complementing chocolate and spices, adding natural sweetness, and contributing a warming aroma. Measuring vanilla is a common step, but McCormick bottle caps double as informal measuring tools: the red cap on the 4-ounce bottle holds 3/4 teaspoon and the caps on 2-ounce bottles hold about 1/2 teaspoon. Chefs such as Christina Tosi endorse using a capful and adding a splash if a full teaspoon is needed. Small extra amounts of vanilla generally do not ruin recipes and can improve flavor. McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract retails for about $10.98 for 4 ounces at Walmart.
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