Traditionally, the only powdered dairy product readily available to consumers was powdered skim milk. High-quality buttermilk and cheese powders were only available to foodservice professionals. Now, many dairy powders are available to everyone over the internet. If you want to learn how to use shelf-stable and long-lasting dairy powders in your home cooking, here are a few tips.

Milk Powder

If you have ever tried to drink a glass of milk made from powdered skim milk and tap water, you may have a negative opinion of milk powder. With modern manufacturing processes, powdered milk has come a long way. Anyone can now buy whole, semi-skim, or skim milk powder, and just like the fresh milk you buy at the grocery store, they can all be used interchangeably in most recipes. 

You can use powdered milk in any recipe that calls for milk to save money without significantly changing your routine. The milk powder should come with reconstitution ratios. Note that the milk powder will dissolve completely without significantly increasing the volume of the liquid. For a recipe that calls for one cup of milk, you would most likely need one cup of water and a quarter cup of milk powder. When baking, mix the milk powder with the dry ingredients and mix the water with the wet ingredients for the best results.

Buttermilk Powder

Many baking recipes call for buttermilk, but many home cooks don't keep buttermilk on hand. If you find that you are always without buttermilk when you need it, powdered buttermilk could be the ideal solution for you. Just like powdered milk, powdered buttermilk should come with a reconstitution ratio. If you are using it in a baking recipe, incorporate it like you would incorporate powdered milk by mixing the powder with the dry ingredients and the water with the wet ingredients. 

Buttermilk powder can also be used to add a tangy flavor to almost any recipe. Simply use it as a seasoning to add depth of flavor to dishes you already love, including macaroni and cheese, anything with a bechamel sauce, and homemade chip dip.

Cheese Powder

Of all dairy powders, cheese powder is arguably the most exciting. It comes in a wide variety of flavors, including cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, asiago, and more. Cheese powder isn't typically reconstituted back into cheese. Instead, the intensely flavored powder is usually incorporated into other dishes. It's a great addition to creamy sauces and soups of all kinds. It can also be used as a seasoning for popcorn, roasted potatoes, and baked chicken. 

To learn more about powdered dairy products, contact a diary powder supplier in your area.