Powdered milk is common in many people’s emergency food supplies. It’s incredibly versatile and can last up to 25 years if stored properly.
With the correct powdered milk-to-water ratio, you can reconstituted milk powder so it tastes great too! Keep reading for information on how to use your powdered milk best.
Powdered Milk Conversion Chart
| Quantity | Recipe |
1 Cup Milk | 1 Cup Water + 3 Tablespoons Powdered Milk |
3/4 Cup Mil | 3/4 Cup Water + 2 1/4 Tablespoons Powdered Milk |
2/3 Cup Milk | 2/3 Cup Water + 2 Tablespoons Powdered Milk |
1/2 Cup Milk | 1/2 Cup Water + 1 1/2 Tablespoons Powdered Milk |
1/3 Cup Milk | 1/3 Cup Water + 1 Tablespoon Powdered Milk |
1/4 Cup Milk | 1/4 Cup Water + 3/4 Tablespoon Powdered Milk |
What Dry Milk Powder Should I Use For Long-Term Storage?
Nonfat milk powder lasts much longer than any other form of milk powder. If you want to store dry milk powder long term, you will need nonfat dry milk powder.
When appropriately stored using mylar bags and oxygen absorbers, nonfat dry milk powder can last up to 25 years. If you want to learn how to use oxygen absorbers for food storage, check out our post here.
Whole milk powder, buttermilk powder, or other dry milk will only last for a while since it contains fat. The fats in milk powder can go rancid. If stored properly, you can get 2-10 years of shelf life on whole powdered milk.
Is Powdered milk bad? Is it good for you?
Nutritionally, powdered milk has the same nutritional value as fresh milk. Whole milk powder will have the same milk fat as normal whole milk. Many people use powdered milk far more than fresh milk for various reasons. Reconstituted dry milk is an excellent option if it’s all that is available to you.
There is a noticeable difference in the taste of powdered milk compared to fresh milk. There is nothing wrong with the flavor; it’s just different.
I still like fresh milk better, but I gladly stockpile powdered dry milk when it comes to my emergency food supplies.
Powdered Milk Recipes
One of the beauties of milk powder is how versatile it is. You can use dry milk just like fresh liquid milk if you mix the dry milk powder correctly.
You can even use dry milk powder to make buttermilk or sweetened condensed milk.
How to Make Powdered Milk Taste Better
Add 1/2 cup of sugar and one teaspoon of vanilla extract to one gallon of reconstituted milk powder.
If you’re using smaller quantities, experiment a little until you get the desired taste.
How to Make Evaporated Milk Using Powdered Milk
This recipe is equivalent to a 12oz can of evaporated milk.
- 1-1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon dry milk
How To Make your own Sweetened Condensed Milk
This recipe is the equivalent of a 14oz can of condensed milk.
- 1 cup of milk powder
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
How to Make Buttermilk From Milk Powder
- Take a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and add to 1 cup of milk.
- Allow the milk to sit for at least 10 minutes. Then it’s ready to use in your recipes.
FAQ
What does powdered milk taste like?
Powdered milk tastes very similar to normal milk. It doesn’t taste bad, just different.
Is regular milk the same as reconstituted powdered milk?
Powdered milk is nutritionally the same as regular milk.
