Scalded Milk
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
37 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Scalded Milk
Description
Scalded Milk is prepared by heating milk slowly on medium heat until a skin forms on the surface and the temperature reaches approximately 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Careful attention prevents boiling, which would alter the flavor and texture undesirably. After heating, the milk is taken off the heat and cooled down to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit before mixing into recipes that depend on yeast or delicate enzymes.
The gentle heating breaks down proteins and changes the milk’s properties, which can improve the texture of baked goods or custards. Avoiding boiling preserves flavor and prevents scorching. For convenience, microwave heating at medium power with frequent stirring allows controlled warming and skin formation for smaller quantities.
Scalded milk is useful in recipes like breads, custards, and yogurt, where the texture or yeast activity depends on this preparatory step. Cooling the milk before using is key when working with yeast to avoid killing it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add milk and heat until a skin forms on top of the milk, about 170 degrees.
- Watch carefully to make sure the milk doesn’t boil. Remove immediately from heat and cool to 110 degrees before proceeding with your recipe.
Notes
- Heat milk slowly to about 170°F to ensure proper scalding without boiling.
- Allow milk to cool to 110°F if using with yeast to prevent killing it.
- You can scald milk in the microwave on medium-high power, stirring every 15 seconds till steam appears.
- Do not let the milk reach a full boil to maintain flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 99IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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