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Mocha Espresso Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups instant dry milk powder 1/2 cup powdered coffee creamer 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 1/4 cup instant vanilla or chocolate flavored pudding mix (optional) Measure all of the ingredients into a clean, dry bowl. Use a fork to combine everything evenly. If you […]
Continue readingRich Vanilla Coffee Mix
Most mornings I drink my coffee black, but every once in a while I’m in the mood for a “fancy” coffee drink. This isn’t quite as strong as a vanilla latte at your favorite coffee house. If that’s your drink, use some instant espresso powder instead. This reminds me of the little containers of instant […]
Continue readingSwiss Mocha Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee 1 cup sugar 1 cup instant dry milk powder 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup vanilla flavored instant pudding mix (optional, but very good) Measure all of the ingredients into a clean, dry bowl. Use a fork to combine everything evenly. If you are ambitious, you […]
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1/3 cup plain instant tea 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar 1 pinch black pepper (do not omit) Dash salt In a resealable container combine all of the ingredients and stir with a fork or a whisk to distribute everything evenly. Store on the […]
Continue readingGinger Tea Mix
1-1/2 cup plain instant tea 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup instant powdered milk 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer In a resealable container combine all of the ingredients and stir with a fork or a whisk to distribute everything evenly. Store on the pantry shelf. To Prepare: Combine 2 tablespoons Ginger Tea […]
Continue readingHot Cocoa Mix
4 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder 1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar 1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer (coffee lightener like Creamora) 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 package of instant store-bought chocolate OR vanilla pudding mix (optional, but very good) Measure all of the ingredients into a dry clean bowl. Use a whisk to sort […]
Continue readingCreamy Rich Hot Cocoa Mix
2 cups powdered milk 1/2 cup powder for making chocolate milk (like Nestle, only I used a store brand) 1/2 cup powdered coffee creamer 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Stir so that everything is evenly distributed. Transfer the mixture to a quart-sized storage container. Store on […]
Continue readingRich Hot Cocoa or Carob
12 ounce can evaporated milk 1-1/2 cups hot tap water 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder Dash Salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Measure the water into a 2-quart sauce pan. Add the sugar, cocoa and salt. Heat the water over a medium flame. Stir the mixture until the cocoa dissolves […]
Continue readingChocolate Syrup
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 cup tap water 2 cups sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Find a 2 quart saucepan. In it, mix the cocoa and water with a wire whisk or fork. Heat the chocolate water over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add the sugar and continue to stir until the sugar dissolves. […]
Continue readingReconstituting Powdered Milk
The key to reconstituting powdered milk is to use the right amount of water for the amount of powder. Below is a handy little table that will show you exactly what you need to mix to make a certain amount of milk from powder. You can then use it to cook or bake with or […]
Continue readingPowdered Milk
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 […]
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