Vanilla Bean Moistening Syrup

yield 1 1/2 cups

I use this on all of my wedding cakes.  Feel free to add other extract flavors.

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

1. Place the sugar and water in a saucepan and stir to wet the sugar
2. Add vanilla bean paste
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, swirling the pan around to help dissolve sugar
4. Turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 1 minute, make sure all sugar is dissolved
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature
6. You can store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month
7. Replace vanilla bean paste with vanilla extract to make basic moistening syrup