Substitute for Milk (whole)

Adds moisture, fat, and richness to batters, sauces, and baked goods.

• Dairy
• 4 options
• Also called whole milk, dairy milk

1. 1

   Evaporated milk + water1/2 cup each per 1 cup

   Best

   Closest to whole milk in body; slightly sweeter cooked flavor.

   baking, sauces, pancakes
2. 2

   Unsweetened oat milk1:1

   Best plant-milk match for fat and mouthfeel.

   baking, coffee drinks
3. 3

   Unsweetened soy milk1:1

   High protein — browns and curdles most like dairy.

   baking, bechamel
4. 4

   Half & half + water1/2 cup + 1/2 cup per 1 cup

   Richer than whole milk; cut slightly with water for a true match.

   sauces, soups

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