Freezing and boiling milk sound straightforward, but you actually have to take some care during the processes. Freezing milk expands, so you have to make some extra room in the container. Boiling milk must be done carefully to ensure you don't create a mess or a pot full of burnt liquid.
Freezing
Step 1
Open the milk carton or container.
Step 2
Measure out at least 3/4 cup of milk per half gallon. So, if you have a full gallon of milk, take out 1 1/2 cups. To give yourself a good safety margin, remove a little extra milk. Place the milk you've removed into another freezer-safe container.
Step 3
Close the milk container and the extra container. Place both in the freezer.
Boiling
Step 1
Pour the amount of milk you want to boil into a pot.
Step 2
Turn on the burner to medium-low heat. Don't rush to boil milk, as that can cause it to burn and stick to the sides of the pot. Keep the heat moderate instead of turning it all the way up.
Step 3
Stir the milk fairly often but gently. As the milk heats up, stir more frequently. This helps prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Scrape the spoon along the sides, bottom and in the groove where the two meet to ensure nothing is starting to stick. This is especially important if you are making something like pudding.
Step 4
Watch the pot carefully, despite the old saying. It may seem like nothing's happening, but the milk will eventually boil. If you don't watch it, you risk it boiling over. Continue stirring.
Step 5
Turn off the stove and move the pot off the hot burner once the milk has begun boiling.
Tips and Warnings
- Thaw frozen milk in the refrigerator at least one day before you need to use it. Shake the container before opening it after it's thawed. If a recipe calls for scalding milk, this means you have to heat the milk to the point where it is just about to begin to boil. You'll see smaller bubbles near the sides of the pot. Note that thawed milk will look and taste different from milk that hasn't been frozen. The Dairy Council of California says it's still safe to drink.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring cup
- Freezer-safe container
- Cooking pot
- Long-handled spoon
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