Uses For Whey Leftover From Cheese Making

Here are some wheys (ha!) you can get a little more out of your milk by using up the whey as well:

• Use in bread making instead of water – gives a great rise
• Use in pizza doughs – or any baking that needs water or milk really
• Feed to chickens
• Feed to dogs
• Feed it to pigs
• Use as a stock or in gravy
• Cook your porridge with it
• Cook pasta or potatoes with it
• Water outdoor plants with it
• Use for storing Feta or Haloumi in
• Make Ricotta
• Blend with bananas, berries etc for a protein drink
• Drink it just as it is – not my favourite taste in the world personally
• Freeze for later use
• Some people swear by it to bathe in for healthy skin – not sure I’m so keen on that idea myself but hey, if you are…..
• Lacto Fermentation – making things such as sauerkraut

Do you use your whey up in any other ways (I left it that time) that you want to share with Curd-Nerd readers? Join the discussion over at the Curd Nerd Forum. We would love to hear from you!

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