Toasted Milk Powder: Your New Secret Ingredient for Baking
Toasted milk powder is a deeply flavorful, caramelized ingredient that adds a nutty, browned-butter taste to baked goods, drinks, and desserts. Made by gently toasting milk powder until golden, it’s easy, affordable, and incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup toasted milk powder
- Category: Baking Ingredient
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat or skim milk powder
Instructions
- Pour the milk powder into a wide nonstick pan and spread it evenly.
- Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to prevent burning and ensure even browning.
- The milk powder will gradually change color from white to beige to golden brown, and develop a nutty, caramel-like aroma. This takes about 8 to 12 minutes.
- Once golden and aromatic, remove from heat and stir for another 30 seconds to prevent over-browning from residual heat.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
- If clumpy, pulse briefly in a food processor until smooth. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use full-fat milk powder for a richer flavor, or skim for a lighter taste.
- For hands-off toasting, use the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
- Watch closely near the end to avoid burning.
- Let cool completely before storing in a glass jar.
- Add directly to batters, doughs, and drinks for a caramelized flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
