How do you soften malted milk powder when it becomes hard?

Answer 1

You can use the microwave method but it's iffy. I have tried the bread method--put a piece of bread in the container; close it overnight; works for hardened brown sugar. But it didn't work for malted milk powder. So, just blitz it in a food processor, using the metal blade. Works like a charm!

Answer 2

To soften malted milk powder when it becomes hard, you can try breaking up clumps with a fork or spoon. Alternatively, you can place the hardened powder in a food processor or blender and pulse it until it reaches a finer consistency. Adding a small amount of warm liquid, such as milk or water, while stirring can also help soften the powder.

Answer 3

Well, honey, if your malted milk powder is harder than a rock, just grab a sifter and give it a good shake to break up those clumps. If that doesn't do the trick, you can try using a food processor or blender to grind it back to its powdery glory. Just remember, a little elbow grease goes a long way in the kitchen!

Answer 4

This will *soften* the mass; however it won't turn it back to powder.

1. Microwave it for about 20 seconds. (It's OK even if it's stuck inside a plastic container.)

2. Check it by squeezing the sides of the container to see if it's "giving" a little. Or, stick a fork in it.

3. If it's still too hard, microwave for another 10 seconds and check. Keep repeating until it softens. (Mine did after 25 seconds for a quarter full plastic container of Carnation brand.)

4. Theses small time increments are essential because if you nuke it too long, you'll end up with...TAFFY!

How'd I reach this conclusion? Research, then experimentation. First, I used a couple of different search engines to see if anyone else knew. No luck.

So then I thought, "What's another substance that has a similar problem yet people know how to solve it?" I remembered that this happens with brown sugar, too, & that people say to microwave that to soften it. So I tried same thing here.