Pastry Chefs Simple Syrup

This syrup is used for soaking cake layers prior to frosting. Most typical in French Pastry Special and Decorative cakes. Usually a liquor is added that matches and enhances the type of cake and frosting used.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs water
• 2  lbs sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  tablespoons  liquor

Directions

1. Boil water and sugar 1 minute.
2. Cool.
3. Add vanilla and liquer.
4. Apply with pastry brush; laying on; not brushing.