Vanilla Powder

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the vanilla bean into 1 to 2 inch segments.
2. 2
   Put the pieces into a spice/coffee grinder and grind into small pieces, about 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and corn starch and blend for an additional 2 minutes until the sugar is a fine powder.
4. 4
   Sift the powder through a fine screen to remove any pieces of vanilla bean which were not sufficiently milled.
5. 5
   Store in an airtight container. The powder should be stored for at least 2 weeks before using.