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Milk-Rice Milk

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Rice Milk

Image Hat Tip to Davarm @ Prepared Society.com for this recipe:

The majority of us who are prepping will not have immediate access to dairy animals if TSHF and unless you have adequate stores powdered skim or whole milk you will be out of luck in that department.

A passable alternative can be made from white rice. It does not have the nutritional content of animal milk but you can put it on cereal or drink it plain as a beverage and it does have an advantage, its fat free.

It is simple to make and it tastes pretty good also.

Rice Milk

1 cup White Rice
4 to 6 cups Water
1 tsp Vanilla
Sugar to taste

Wash the rice thoroughly then place in the saucepan with about half the water and cook until soft.

Mix rice with the remaining water and vanilla, pour into a blender and puree until the mixture is completely smooth.

Let the mixture sit until the sediments sink to the bottom of the blender and then pour through a strainer to catch any particles that didn't settle out. If the liquid is to thick to run through the strainer, add more water.

The amount of water can be adjusted to suit individual preferences and you can add sugar to taste if desired. It can also be mixed with animal milk as an extender.

Most of us will have large quantities of rice stored so this can be made as long as the rice holds out.
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Dry Milk-Storage

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Storage of Dry Milk
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/publication/FN_177.pdf

Types of Nonfat Dry Milk

Regular and instant nonfat dry milk are made from skim milk that has been dried by spraying into hot air. Instant milk is regular milk which has been further processed causing it to clump together which results in a product that is easier to reconstitute with water than is regular nonfat dry milk. They both have the same nutrient composition. Regular nonfat dry milk is more compact and will require less storage space, however, it is harder to reconstitute.
The most common type of dried milk to be found in grocery stores is instant nonfat dry milk.

Dried whole milk may also be available, however because of the fat present, it will not store as well as nonfat dry milk.

Dried buttermilk is available to be used in recipes calling for buttermilk. It will not keep quite as long as nonfat dried milk since is has a slightly higher fat level. ---CONTINUED---

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FOOD STORAGE TIPS
http://everythingunderthesunblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/book-2.html

Milk: Powdered milk: If you have electricity, powdered milk is best if you use warm water, mix with a blender and chill overnight.

Buttermilk: 1 c water, 1/3 c dry milk, 1 Tb vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit 5 min.

Condensed milk: ½ c hot water, 1 c sugar, ¼ c dry milk, 1 c water. Place in canning jar with lid and shake until thoroughly blended.

Eagle Brand: 1 c hot water, 1/3 c corn syrup,1 2/3 c sugar, ¼ tsp vanilla, pinch of salt, ½ c butter, 2c dry milk. Place all ingredients except butter in canning jar with lid and shake until well blended. Gradually add the butter and shake each time until well blended.

Evaporated: 1 c water, 2/3 c dry milk. Whole 1 c water + 1/3 c dry. Skim: 1c water + ¼ c dry milk.

Milk on the shelf: Technology has given us real milk that sits on the shelf and has at least a 1 year shelf life. It comes in quart containers, available in whole, 2%, vanilla soy, almond and rice milk.
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Emergency Milk-Prepping with milk for long term food storage
http://www.happypreppers.com/milk.html

Got emergency milk in your pantry? Powdered and dehydrated milk is item #3 on the list of 37 essential food items to hoard, and with good reason. Twelve of them in fact!

Twelve Reasons to Store Powdered Milk Stocking emergency powdered and dehydrated milk in your preps is important for body and mind. With powdered milk you can make yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk and more. The classic guide, right 101 Things to do with Powdered Milk shares all the recipes.

From beverages, breads, dips and spreads, soups and sauces, powdered milk is a staple to stockpile. We've gathered 12 reasons to stock powdered milk in the prepper's pantry and here
s that list... ---CONTINUED---
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Can You Freeze Milk?
https://www.americandairy.com/news-and-events/dairy-diary/can-you-freeze-milk.stml

Whether it's a big storm coming or a public health concern, we often hear about people going to the grocery store to stock up on essentials like milk and bread.

But, what can you do if you want to stock up on milk but worry about it expiring before you can safely get back to a grocery store? The answer, like so many foods, is simple. You can freeze your milk!

You can stock up on your favorite brand of milk and freeze it, by following these steps. Another option is to stock up on a shelf-stable variety, which has all the same nutrition. ---CONTINUED---
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An overview of changes in the characteristics, functionality and nutritional value of skim milk powder (SMP) during storage.

http://usdec.files.cms-plus.com/PDFs/FoodAid/SMPStorageFactSheet.pdf

October 10, 2001

Summary

Skim milk powder (SMP) has low moisture and fat contents and, when stored in dry,cool conditions, has a shelf life in excess of two years. Specifically, when stored at 15°Cand a relative humidity of 75%, skim milk powder has a minimum shelf life of two years,an average shelf life of three years and a maximum shelf life of four years. ---CONTINUED---
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Powdered Milk
https://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/powderedmilk.htm

With the price of milk soaring through the roof lots of folks are reconsidering powdered milk for it’s economy. The dairy price hike hasn’t affected dry milk much yet, making it the best dairy bargain currently available. Through an informal investigation I’ve discovered that fresh milk costs between $3.50 and $4.50 a gallon in most places. Dairy towns still have it available for between $2 and $3 a gallon, but the rest of us are paying considerably more. Fresh milk is a delicious, versatile staple when it can be purchased inexpensively. Until the price drops off to a more moderate cost however, my family will be making do with powdered milk. ---CONTINUED---

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2-page PDF file from the University of Nebraska Extension

Evaporated milk is part of the milk group. Foods from the milk group provide important nutrients like calcium.

Based on MyPyramid, ½ cup of evaporated milk provides 1 cup from the milk group.

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Making Canned Milk Products from Powdered Milk
http://www.utahpreppers.com/2010/01/making-canned-milk-products-from-powdered-milk/

ImageWhen I started storing food, I thought it would be a good idea to store forms of canned milk like evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. I bought quite a few cans and have used most of them over the years. However, I only have two recipes I regularly make that call for evaporated milk, and one that calls for sweetened condensed milk, so I did not use every can I purchased before they expired.

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I will not be storing canned milk products anymore, instead I will be making them when I need them with powdered milk which stores a lot longer than the canned milks (and is less expensive). Here are a couple of recipes: --- continued at link, above ---
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DIY Condensed Milk Recipe That Can Last More Than 2 Years
https://www.askaprepper.com/diy-condensed-milk-recipe-that-can-last-more-than-2-years/

(SNIP) ... Did you know you can easily make your own condensed milk? When I say easily, I mean really easily. The hardest part is the frequent stirring and waiting the process requires. There are also numerous reasons, above and beyond the ease of doing so, why you should make your own condensed milk. ---CONTINUED---
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Hat Tip: Image to 'Violet', over at EHP-D:

FoodNetwork

Homemade Oat Milk
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/homemade-oat-milk-5234180

Oat milk is both inexpensive and incredibly easy to make it home, and its foaming properties and pleasing taste make it a satisfying dairy-free alternative to your morning coffee routine. ---CONTINUED---

:arrow: Cross-posted in Food: Tips & Hints-Individual Food Item Hint :: Grains & Grain Products :: Oats
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How to Freeze Milk
https://www.momables.com/how-to-freeze-milk/

(BIG SNIP) ... Milk is one of the easiest things to freeze! You can do it straight in the jug you purchased it in, just be aware that milk expands when freezing.

To avoid your containers popping, simply open the lid and remove an inch or two of milk. This will give your milk plenty of room to expand without breaking or spilling. ---CONTINUED---
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