Step 1

Cut the beans lengthwise and open them slightly.

Step 2

Place the vanilla beans on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Take them out of the oven and wait until they cool.

Step 4

Cut the vanilla pods into small pieces.

Step 5

Process the baked vanilla pods until you get a fine powder.

Step 6

Use immediately or store in an hermetic (airtight) container, tightly closed.