Found an expired can of powdered milk in a cupboard?
And you don't know what to do with this Régilait? Don't throw it away!
Know that you can consume it for 18 months after the date indicated.
Especially if it has been stored in a cool, dry place at room temperature.
Obviously, the package must not be opened otherwise it is only 3 months after the date.
I give you here all my tips for using this super practical ingredient.
End of the mess! The savings are yours.
Here are 10 tips for using expired milk powder (or not for that matter) . Watch:
I love sweetened condensed milk. I always have a box for my kids.
I also put it in my pastries or my pets' homemade treats.
Disadvantage ? This is because condensed milk is often sold in a can that is too big.
Result:we lose a good part of it.
Since I hate waste, I learned how to make condensed milk from powdered milk.
Here's how:
- 50 g Régilait powdered milk
- 75g boiling water
- 100g caster sugar
Mix the powdered milk and sugar in a large bowl.
Then add the water little by little while mixing.
Microwave for 1 minute then mix with a whisk.
Put back 30s of microwave and whisk.
Repeat the operation 2 more times so that the mixture swells and thickens.
Then let cool and put in a jar.
Here's another kitchen trick for reusing expired milk powder.
Unsweetened condensed milk is ideal for thickening a sauce.
You can also prepare a very creamy sauce.
Personally, I love it to make my bechamel sauce super creamy.
For this, put 750 ml of water and 110 g of powdered milk in a mixer.
Then, beat until the mixture is smooth.
Guess what I love?
This recipe replaces heavy cream when you don't have any in the fridge!
Out of whipped cream for your dessert ?
No problem ! Take out your expired Régilait!
In a mixer, put as much powdered milk as ice water and whisk until the mixture is frothy.
You can even add a little vanilla.
There you go!
Whipped cream on strawberries, waffles or with chocolate cake.
This is a great solution for those who use very little milk.
It's true that it's always annoying to buy a carton of milk and lose half of it.
Now I have the solution for my guests who take milk in their coffee or tea.
I take out a small jar of adult milk powder.
The advantage is that it does not take up space...
...and that it can be kept for several months after the expiry date.
Of course you can also prepare a good hot chocolate with powdered milk.
But there is one thing that I love above all :
It's preparing small chocolate/powdered milk mixtures all ready.
That way, I can make instant chocolate when I want and where I want.
I prepare some in small individual sachets.
It's super convenient to go to work, because there is only hot water to pour over the mixture.
Did you know that you can make curd with expired milk powder?
Very practical for certain recipes.
The recipe is very simple and easy:
Put 1 volume of powdered milk to 2 volumes of water and bring to the boil.
Then, remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar per 250 ml of water.
Stir and let cool.
The milk will take on a rough consistency.
All that remains is to drain it using a sieve lined with clean gauze.
And presto, you have transformed your milk powder into curdled milk!
Need ricotta while the local grocer is closed?
Here again, expired milk powder is the solution!
Start by curdling the milk as indicated above.
Then, once it's ready, whisk the curds until smooth and creamy.
And There you go ! It's ready!
All that remains is to spread it on a cracker, season it with fine herbs or melt it in your Italian recipes.
To make fresh cheese yourself with milk powder, it's really easy.
Prepare ricotta with the recipe from point 7.
Then add fresh cream little by little, whisking the cheese.
When you get the desired texture and taste, it's ready.
The more cream added, the fatter and softer the cottage cheese will be in the mouth.
All that remains is to taste it!
The image of Cleopatra in her milk bath is not pure fiction.
Indeed, we know that one of the beauty rituals of Egyptian women was to bathe in milk.
Why?
Because it softens the skin, hydrates it and removes dead skin.
Once a week, treat yourself to an Egyptian bath by adding powdered milk to your hot bath water.
Your skin will love it and it avoids throwing your expired milk powder in the trash.
Milk has a moisturizing power known for millennia.
So why not make a face mask out of it?
To do this, mix milk powder with water to obtain a paste.
Then spread it on your face with a brush.
Let dry and rinse with lukewarm water.
For even more moisturizing effect, you can add a few drops of olive oil.
And if you are looking for a soothing effect, mix the ait powder with rose or chamomile water, for example.
Powdered milk can also replace fresh milk in any baking recipe.
And the great advantage is that it often avoids the formation of lumps...
Top for pancake batter!
So you see that there is no longer any reason to put your adult milk powder in the trash.
- Powdered milk slows down the drying out of brioches or milk breads.
- It gives a more "sandy" side to shortbread and makes them softer.
- You can find them everywhere:supermarket, organic grocer or Internet. There is even a whole, skimmed or organic variety.
- For those who don't like cow's milk, there is powdered goat's milk or coconut milk... There really is something for everyone.
