skim milk uses

[snugglebug14]

I have a great source for raw jersey milk and I want to make some raw butter or even raw cultured butter. My question is what do I do with all of the left over skim milk? I know we could drink it but my husband and I really prefer to drink whole milk. Are there any cheeses or anything that I can use skim milk for? Thanks so much!

[AnnC]

Originally Posted by snugglebug14

I have a great source for raw jersey milk and I want to make some raw butter or even raw cultured butter. My question is what do I do with all of the left over skim milk? I know we could drink it but my husband and I really prefer to drink whole milk. Are there any cheeses or anything that I can use skim milk for? Thanks so much!

I make whey from mine. But also, if you get it straight from the farmer, ask him if he has any cream he has skimmed off. The two cow shares I have been a member of both would do this -- they fed the skimmed milk to their pigs.

Ann

[snugglebug14]

how would you make whey from skim milk? thanks so much

[AnnC]

Originally Posted by snugglebug14

how would you make whey from skim milk? thanks so much

Same as with whole milk -- let it sit out three days or until it sours and separates (you will see the watery whey separating from the clumpy milk.) Then strain through cheesecloth, or I just use a paper towel in a fine strainer. Presto -- whey! Some people use the cheesy solids left over, but I throw them away. I use my kefir grains to help the milk sour, because I like the way the whey tastes with the kefir, but you can just let the milk sour on its own, or add a little yogurt.

Ann

[MamaTessa]

I make mozzarella cheese with mine. It's super easy, and SO yummy! If you use a microwave in your house, you can make it in about 45 minutes. Here is a link to a site with the directions.
http://www.cheesemaking.com/includes...ozz/Index.html

[snugglebug14]

if you don't have a microwave can you still do it? would you need to use a different recipie or would that one work with some other way of reheating the milk? thanks

[gardenmommy]

You could use it in baking, for yogurt, kefir, drink it, etc. You aren't likely to get all the cream off, so even though it won't be as creamy as whole milk, it will still be very rich. My mom has been skimming the cream for 30 years, she's very good; she still leaves probably a 1/2 cup or so in the milk. It's not as readily apparent until it sits overnight again.