Uses for dried skimmed milk powder other than as milk?

sexymouse

I bought a box of Tesco Value Dried Skimmed Milk Powder for emergencies if we run out of milk, but don't really like the taste of it made up as milk (would only drink in hot drinks really). Are there any other recipes or uses for it?

Many thanks in advance,

sexymouse

Penelope_Penguin

sexymouse wrote: »

I bought a box of Tesco Value Dried Skimmed Milk Powder for emergencies if we run out of milk, but don't really like the taste of it made up as milk (would only drink in hot drinks really). Are there any other recipes or uses for it?

Many thanks in advance,

sexymouse

You can use it in any recipe that calls for milk. It's an economical swap for fresh milk, and less weight to carry I use it in bread, and to make up milk for sauces.

flutterbyuk25

I use it in bread too

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ruthber

I just used some yesterday to make the white lasagne sauce. Could not tell the difference in the finished product. you could use it to make custard as well.

[Deleted User]

A little added to HM soups makes them nice and creamy tasting. Worked very well in the onion and potato soup I made last week.

IN a mug, mix a teaspoon of cocoa powder with two teaspoons of milk powder and make into a paste with a just a little fresh milk or water. Pour on boiling water. Instant hot cocoa drink. Delicious.

LondonDreamer

Before I had to switch to dairy free, I used to use milk powder in all of my baking. You can either make up the milk first and then use as normal, or add the powder straight to the dry ingredients and water when you're supposed to add the milk. I would do the latter once I knew the correct proportions for the recipe I was making.

PasturesNew

I use it to make Angel Delight.

emiff6

I have a recipe for home-made chocolate - I've never tried it (I seem to collect far more recipes than I can ever experiment with), but if you want to try, here it is:

500g sugar
125ml water
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
250g milk powder
125g butter
200g mixed roughly chopped nuts, or nuts and raisins, (whatever)

Mix the cocoa and sugar and stir in the water.

Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved then bring to the boil.

Remove from the heat, add the butter and milk powder and stir until the butter melts. (Might be an idea to melt the butter separately, then add).

Stir in the nuts and/or fruit. (And how about roasting the nuts? - so many ideas, so little time!)

Pour into a tin lined with tin foil and leave till cool.

Cut into pieces. Store in an airtight tin or wrap in foil.

Not sure what size tin as the recipe doesn't say, but as you've got about two and a half pounds of ingredients, I'd say at least 8" x10".

I guess You could add flavourings to the water too, orange or peppermint essence, rum etc, for flavoured choc. And add more cocoa powder and less milk powder for a stronger choc flavour.

sexymouse

Wow loads of ideas - thank you everyone - the homemade chocolate recipe sounds good emiff - will definitely be trying that one out - could be good for xmas pressies if it works ok.

emiff6

The recipe doesn't say, but I think if I were making it I would lightly oil the tin foil to be on the safe side. It would be awful to make it and not be able to get the tin foil off.

gratefulforhelp_2

If its "5 pints" type stuff you can sprinkle it on a candle and make a really excellent fireball, sexy.