recipes to make using sour milk
11 Recipes to Make Using Sour Milk
Sour milk has been used in recipes since ancient times. The peculiar 'sour' taste comes from acidification of the milk. This article gives you some yummy sour milk recipes.
The natural, the better!
Raw sour milk should be used rather than the pasteurized milk gone sour. When the milk is pasteurized, all the enzymes and probiotics are killed, whereas they are present in the raw milk. As the raw milk gets sour, it only means that the probiotics are using up the sweetness (lactose).Sour Milk in Bread Recipes
OPTION #1:
Ingredients
- Sour Milk, 3 and ¼ tbsp.
- Flour, ¼ cup
- Dry yeast, ¼ tsp.
- White sugar, 1 - ¼ tsp.
- Salt to taste
Procedure
- Mix all the ingredients and make a batter.
- Keep it in the pan and bake.
- This will give 2 servings.
OPTION #2: Corn bread
Ingredients
- Eggs, 2
- Sour milk, 2 cups
- Sugar, 1 tbsp.
- Flour/Rice flour, ¼ cup
- Cornmeal, ½ lb.
- Salt, ¼ tsp.
- Soda, 1 tsp.
- Tartar cream, ¼ tsp.
- Melted shortening, ¼ cup
Procedure
- Beat the two eggs and mix sugar and salt.
- Mix soda and milk and then add to the egg mixture.
- Add the tartar cream, cornmeal, and flour.
- Mix the shortening lightly but properly.
- Pour the mixture in the pan and bake for 35 minutes, at 350°.
- Your bread is ready!
Sour Milk in Cake Recipes
OPTION #1:
Ingredients
- Sour milk, 2 cups
- Eggs, 2
- Cocoa, ½ cup
- Flour, 3 cups
- Sugar, 2 cups
- Baking soda, 2 tsp.
- Shortening, ½ cup
- Vanilla essence, as per convenience
Procedure
- Blend the shortening and sugar.
- Mix cocoa, soda, and flour.
- Add the sour milk and the flour mixture to the sugar mixture.
- Oil the pan and spray some flour.
- Keep it for baking for 45 minutes, at 350° F.
OPTION #2: Spices Cake
Ingredients
- Sour milk, 1 cup
- Baking powder, 2 tsp.
- Baking soda, ½ tsp.
- Brown sugar, 1 ½ cup
- Eggs, 2 (beaten)
- Flour, 3 cups
- Shortening, ½ cup
- Cloves, ½ tsp.
- Cinnamon, 1 tsp.
- Nutmeg, 1 tsp.
- Salt, ½ tsp.
- Raisins dredged of the flour, 2 tbsp.
Procedure
- Make a paste by mixing sour cream, brown sugar, eggs, and shortening.
- Add all ingredients except the raisins and blend thoroughly.
- Add raisins in the end.
- Pour it in an oiled pan.
- Bake it for 40-50 minutes at 370-375 °F.
Sour Milk in Cookie Recipes
OPTION #1:
Ingredients
- Sour milk, ¾ cup
- Baking powder, 3 tsp.
- Baking soda, ½ tsp.
- Flour, 2 cups
- Salt, 1 tsp.
- Shortening, 2 tbsp.
Procedure
- Mix baking soda and sour milk in a bowl.
- Mix baking powder, salt, and flour in another bowl.
- Add shortening to the flour mixture.
- Blend the sour milk mixture and flour mixture.
- Roll it ½ inch thick and cut.
- Bake it for 10-15 minutes at 450° F.
OPTION #2: Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- Sour milk, ½ cup
- Oatmeal, 2 cup
- Baking soda, 1 tsp.
- Cinnamon, 1 tsp.
- Brown sugar, 2 cups
- Shortening, 1 cup (melted)
- Flour, 2 cups
- Egg, 1
- Salt, 1 tsp.
- Raisins
Procedure
- Mix oatmeal, spices, raisins, and eggs.
- Add sugar and shortening. Mix well.
- Refrigerate it overnight.
- After taking out, add enough flour to keep the dough perfect.
- Oil the cookie sheet and then pour the mixture in the molds.
- Bake it for 8-10 minutes at 350 °F.
Sour Milk in Muffin Recipes
OPTION #1:
Ingredients
- Sour milk, 1 cup
- Baking powder, 2 tsp.
- Soda, ½ tsp.
- Flour, 2 cups
- Sugar, 2 tsp.
- Egg, 1
- Oil, 2 tbsp.
Procedure
- Mix the flour, powder, soda, and sugar.
- Beat the egg and add sour milk to it.
- Mix the dry mixture into it and blend well.
- Keep it for baking at 400 °F for 15-20 minutes.
OPTION #2: Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients
- Chocolate chips
- Sour milk, 1 cup and 2 tbsp.
- Flour, 2 cups
- Baking powder, 2 tsp.
- Baking soda, ½ tsp.
- Cocoa powder, ½ cup
- Eggs, 2
- Espresso powder, 1 tbsp.
- Sugar, ¾ cup
- Vanilla extract, 1 tsp.
- Oil, ⅓ cup
Procedure
- First, mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs and mix sugar with it for a minute.
- Mix the oil, sour milk, and vanilla essence in the egg mixture. Blend all ingredients well.
- Mix the dry and wet mixture thoroughly. Mix some chocolate chips in it.
Sour Milk in Pancake Recipes
OPTION #1:
Ingredients
- Sour milk, ¾ cup
- Baking soda, ½ tsp.
- Melted butter, 2 tbsp.
- White sugar, 2 tbsp.
- Flour, 1 cup
- Baking powder, 1 tsp.
- Egg, 1
Procedure
- Mix all the dry ingredients properly in one bowl.
- Beat the egg with butter and sour milk.
- Mix the dry and the wet mixture together. Make sure all the lumps are gone.
- Pour some batter on the skillet and cook until they are brown and fluffy.
OPTION #2:
Ingredients
- Sour milk, 1 and ¾ cup
- Bacon drippings, ¾ cup
- Baking powder, 2 tsp.
- Eggs, 2
- Sugar, 3 tbsp.
- Baking soda, 1 tsp.
- Salt, ¾ tsp.
- Flour, 2 cups
Procedure
- Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs and mix with sour milk.
- Mix the dry and wet mixture to form the batter.
- Use some oil and cook the pancakes till they are brown.
Sour Milk to Make Cottage Cheese
Things You Need
- Thick sour milk
- Salt, 1 tsp.
- Fresh cream/milk, ½ cup
- Strainer
- Cheesecloth/napkin
Procedure
- Heat the leftover sour milk gently. Do not overcook.
- Turn the heat off when you see the milk curdling and the whey forming. Whey is the water that separates from the curd.
- Let it cool down for 5 minutes.
- Strain the water out.
- Pour the curd left in a cheesecloth/napkin and tie it over a vessel.
- The whey will drip for another few minutes.
- You can refrigerate it as it is or add the cream and salt to make it soft. After adding them, mix properly and refrigerate for a few hours.