Cooking With Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

Homemade Almond Milk

Ingredients

Makes 1 quart (4 1-cup servings)

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 4 cups water

Method

1. Place the almonds in a bowl with enough water to cover and soak overnight
2. Drain the almonds and place them in a blender with 2 cups of the water
3. Blend until smooth, then add the remaining 2 cups of water and blend until very smooth
4. Strain the almond milk into a bowl through a fine-mesh strainer or a colander lined with cheesecloth
5. Refrigerate the almond milk in a tightly sealed jar
6. Properly stored, it will keep for 3 to 4 days
7. Shake before using