Drinkable Powdered Milk
To improve the flavor of powdered milk, try adding a little sugar or vanilla to
enhance flavor. Let chill several hours before drinking. Remember that powdered milk tastes best if it is mixed up and allowed to chill over night before serving, or for at least 4 hours.
To Mix with Whole Milk: Powdered milk is easily mixed half-and-half with
whole milk. When combined, it's nearly impossible to tell the difference between
fresh milk and mixed milk. You’ll need an empty gallon milk jug. First reconstitute the powered milk in a couple of juice pitchers. Then using a funnel, pour half
of the whole milk, into the clean empty milk jug, then pour the reconstituted milk
from one pitcher into each jug, making a gallon of mixed milk in each jug.
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Easy Whipped Milk Topping: Place 1/2 cup of water into large bowl to chill in
the freezer. When it has ice crystals around the edges, it is ready. Add 1/2 cup
powdered milk to the bowl of ice water. Use electric beaters to whip the milk until stiff peaks form. It will take about 5 full minutes. Gradually add about 2 or 3
tablespoons sugar, and if desired, 1-teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/2-teaspoon vanilla. It is now done. Serve right away for best results. This is good on pie, crisps
and cobblers, as well as many other places.
Cultured Buttermilk: You can make your own buttermilk at home, from reconstituted powdered milk. You will need commercial buttermilk as a starter. Mix up
a quart of reconstituted milk by combining 3 3/4-cup water with 1 1/3 cups dry
milk powder. Add 1/2 cup of fresh buttermilk, purchased from the store. Allow
it to sit on the counter overnight. In the morning it will be buttermilk. Really, it's
that easy.
Molasses Milk: This hot beverage is high in iron, and tastes like a caramel, taffy
milk. Heat 3/4 cup of reconstituted milk in a cup in the microwave. Stir in a
spoonful of molasses. Serve. Kids love this stuff.
Chocolate Milk: Prepare Chocolate Syrup as directed in the recipe below. Fill a
cup with reconstituted milk. Squeeze in a couple spoonfuls of chocolate syrup.
Stir to combine. Serve to thirsty children who object to plain reconstituted powdered milk. Cold chocolate milk can be heated in the microwave for hot chocolate.
Chocolate Syrup: In a 2-quart sauce pan combine 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa; 1
cup tap water; 2 cups sugar; and a dash of salt. Whisk it all up nicely and bring it
to a boil while stirring pretty often. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in a teaspoon of vanilla. Allow the
syrup to cool before transferring to a pint sized jar, or a clean ketchup bottle.
Store in the fridge, or on the counter.
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