why is it ok to bake with sour milk?

Question

i've seen recipes that call for sour milk. my aunt use who use to bake a lot always had sour milk in her refrigerator and told us she needed it for cooking. what does sour milk do for baked goods

Answer 1

The bacteria (not evil kinds---) that sours the milk react with the baking soda--- just like buttermilk or yogurt does--- and the gases produced makes baked goods lighter.
Sour milk is actually similar to yogurt--- although certain specific bacterias (cultures) are added to milk to make yogurt or most commercially available buttermilk.

Answer 2

Try it, you won't detect a difference. If I am making macaroni 'n' cheese, or hamburger helper I use sour milk if I have it. I can't taste the difference from when I made them with fresh milk. Even though out of the jug the sour milk has a nasty smell and taste, I guess that the cooking process does something . I think twice before I throw away sour milk because it can be used and milk is expensive.

Answer 3

Yes, but you have to add a little bit of baking soda to the recipe.

I make sour milk biscuits lots of times.

Answer 4

sour milk is like buttermilk (which can be made quickly with lemon juice). It makes things more flavorful and tangy!

Answer 5

most items w/ batters are good w/ sour milk (pancakes, waffles, muffins, cakes, etc.)

Also biscuits, cornbread, and scones.

Answer 6

makes some really good banana bread. i prefer to use regular milk and just add vinegar, though.

Answer 7

i like fettuchine alfredo sometimes during 9:00AM