what is a good alternative to evaporated milk?
i need to use it in a bread, and i don't have it
is it ok if i just use regular milk?
thanks
If you use regular milk, you'll need to boil it to get rid of about half of the water.
http://www.ochef.com/664.htm
Correction -- SIMMER not boil the milk.
I would use milk, and add enough additional flour to kneed properly.
Evap milk substitute: 2/3 cup powerdered milk, 1/2 C water.
oh, thanks guys..i just looked back at this post today..way after i already made the bread
but thanks for these great tips. i'll remember them next time
p.s. the bread turned out very good with just regular milk
A good alternative to evaporated milk in bread recipes is to use a combination of regular milk and cream. This will help mimic the thickness and richness of evaporated milk.
To substitute evaporated milk with regular milk, follow these steps:
1. Use equal parts of regular milk and cream. For example, if the recipe calls for 1 cup of evaporated milk, use 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of cream.
2. Keep in mind that regular milk has a higher water content than evaporated milk, so the final bread may be slightly less rich and creamy.
3. If you're concerned about the potential difference in texture or taste, you can also add a small amount of butter or oil (around 1 tablespoon) to the milk and cream mixture.
By following these steps, you can create a suitable alternative to evaporated milk for your bread recipe.