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Default Vanilla substitute?

brushfire wrote:
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> Would almond extract be a good substitute for vanilla extract in, say, a
> brownie recipe? I love the smell of almonds, so want to try it. If it is
> OK, would it be an equal sub, that is 1 tsp = 1 tsp?


IMO, almond extract would not be much of a substitute for vanilla. If you
insist on doing it, I would think more in terms of drops of almost extract
replacing teaspoons of vanilla. That stuff is a lot more powerful.