Not only is milk a highly nutritious food, but it’s also incredibly adaptable! Without a question, milk has a place on the table and in the kitchen. Additionally, it can lend its rich body and warmth to delectable savory and sweet milk recipes.
I hope you really enjoy some of my favorite recipes that call for milk, condensed milk, or evaporated milk. Did someone say tres leches cake? Yum! You’ll surely find an excellent milk recipe for you. After all, milk can do it all!
Is it okay to freeze milk?
Yes, of course, you can freeze milk for future use and stop it from spoiling. The milk fat may separate from the water, though, so thaw the milk in the fridge before using and shake it to return it to its normal state.
What milk is used for baking?
That depends. Different recipes call for different milk, but as a general rule, the more fat in the milk, the moister your finished product will be. Also, it helps breads and cakes brown to a more beautiful golden color. Whole milk is a safe bet for most baking milk recipes.
What milk is used for cooking?
Milk is so adaptable that you can use it for a cream sauce, comforting hot drink (what’s hot chocolate without milk?), the base ingredient for chowders, and the list goes on. If you don’t mind calories, whole milk tastes better. If you want lighter meals, use low-fat milk, or even better, a plant-based alternative like almond milk.
Breakfast and Brunch Favorites
1. Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk biscuits drizzled with honey or spread with strawberry jam are the very definition of Southern comfort food. They’re delightfully soft and compact. This recipe always goes perfectly with fried chicken! And, of course, this deliciousness calls for milk. Moreover, my recipe is super easy with simple ingredients like flour, butter, buttermilk, salt, baking powder, and my secret: a pinch of sugar.
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Southern Buttermilk Biscuits – a classic Southern breakfast staple that is flaky, buttery and fluffy delicious biscuits made with few ingredients and minimal prep time.
Check out this recipe
2. Sopapillas
If you’ve never tried these soft, deep-fried dough dumplings, you’ve been missing out. They’re the perfect two-biters for any occasion. A whole batch of sopapillas is ready in fifteen minutes, and you only need flour, milk, salt, baking powder, and butter. Pretty easy, right?
Sopapillas
Sopapillas – an easy soft sweet dough, fried to puff up like a pillow until golden brown with crispy outer layer and softer inside. A quick bread dredged in cinnamon and/or sugar or drizzled with honey as an indulging afternoon snacks.
3. Easy Crepes
Crepes are fancy and sophisticated, but they’re so easy to make. These thin crepes can be sweet or savory, and, of course, they’re the perfect breakfast, lunch, and dinner! They’re kinda like making pancakes from scratch. In fact, these easy crepes call for the same ingredients, eggs, flour, butter, and milk, of course. Then it all comes together in the blender for a smooth batter.
Easy Crepe Recipe
Things are about to get fancy with these light, tender, and slightly sweet crepes. Make them for breakfast filled with your favorite fresh fruit or Nutella, then dust with powdered sugar, and serve them with a dollop of homemade whipped cream on the side. They are perfect for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed.
Makes 6-8 crepes
4. Crepe Suzette
And talking about crepes, this Parisian specialty is worthy of the fanciest dinner parties. The secret is in the citrusy Suzette sauce; a splash of Grand Marnier gives it just the right touch. Moreover, making the crepes is super easy. The sauce may be a bit more challenging, but it will be tons of fun! You’ll absolutely love mastering this classic dessert.
Crepe Suzette
Warm, tender crepes coated in a delicious orangey buttery syrup, all made from scratch. Craving a decadent French dessert for a hot date night at home or the next day for a fabulous boozy brunch? This is the one!
Makes 10-12 crepes
5. Homemade Waffles
Forget about those store-bought frozen waffles. Indeed, this recipe makes a waffle maker an excellent investment because nothing beats soft and crispy homemade waffles. Flour is the base ingredient in this one, along with butter and milk, but brown sugar and a dash of vanilla truly make a difference.
Homemade Buttermilk Waffles
Amazingly crisp on the outside yet nice and soft on the inside. You can never have a bad day when you start it with this easy buttermilk waffle mix. Serve it with my homemade whipped cream, berries, and syrup for a fantastic first meal of the day. Breakfast has never been easier!
6. Clotted Cream
Clotted cream is creamy and palate-coating. Indeed, it’s ready in minutes! Besides, it’s fantastic with homemade scones and a cup of hot tea. Make your own clotted cream — it’s life-changing. Even better, you only need four ingredients for this milk recipe, sour cream, mascarpone, heavy cream, and sugar.
Clotted Cream
Clotted Cream – a super quick and easy version of clotted cream made with only 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes. No need to turn on the oven and heat up the house! Goes perfectly with your scones for afternoon tea, Mother’s Day breakfast/brunch or on brunch dates with your girlfriends. Taste amazing!
Cakes and Pies
7. Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake
Not all pound cakes are the same. This one, for example, is a pure summery delight! And it’s all thanks to a decadent lemon glaze you’ll absolutely love. Even though you make the pound cake batter and glaze separately, it’s still super easy. And you’ll love the results.
