Infusion

Purpose

Transfer soluble flavour and aroma from an ingredient into a liquid or fat.

Controls

Control temperature, steeping time, ingredient size, and straining so extraction is balanced.

Process

1. Warm the carrier as appropriate, add the flavouring ingredient, steep until aromatic, then strain or use as the recipe requires.

Failure Modes

Symptom	Likely cause	Corrective action
Harsh flavour	The infusion was overheated or steeped too long.	Lower the temperature and shorten the steeping time.