I want to make bread in my bread maker but it calls for milk powder which I haven’t got. Is it necessary to have.? if so for what reason. Thanks.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2020 11:14PM by Lyn V.

If you google what milkpowder does in breadmachine bread you will see that it helps with rising and browning. Powder should be used with a delayed start but apparently you can use fresh milk when mixing and baking straight away. Lots of articles can be found when googling this.

I used to just substitute liquid milk, 2 tbspns I think, for the 1 tbspn of milk powder, and reduce the water quantity by 2 tbspns. I think the effect of the milk, in whatever form, is very minor - you could probably just leave milk out entirely..



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/14/2020 03:48AM by J1.

Thank you, I have left it out & it is still really nice but will add milk next time & see if there is any difference.