Powdered milk is exactly what it sounds like: milk that has been evaporated to a powdered state. It's still a dairy product, so it offers all of the benefits of cooking and baking with dairy, just ...

If you don’t have fresh milk on hand, you can reconstitute milk powder and use the resulting liquid instead. Dissolve ¼ cup milk powder in 1 cup water to use in place of milk.

“If your recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of baking powder and ¾ cup of milk, you can adapt it by using ½ teaspoon baking soda and ¾ cup of buttermilk,” Chattman says.

Biscuits are one scenario. “If your recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 3/4 cup of milk, you can adapt it by using 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 3/4 cup of buttermilk,” Chattman says.

If you've run out of milk powder, don’t keep it on hand, or need a nondairy alternative, there are several options to choose from. Here are 6 substitutes for milk powder.

Milk. In place of milk, there are multiple shelf-stable options that might be lurking in your pantry. One possibility is you can use shelf-stable milk in the form of evaporated or powdered milk ...

Malted milk powder works well in baking because it adds an elusive je ne sais quoi — a caramelized, nutty depth of flavor that balances sugar with umami. It also enhances browning, ...