What Is Whey and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about whey and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 7 recipes to cook tonight.

Recipes using whey

There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Buckwheat Oat Bread

A simple but delicious bread that tastes amazing plain, as toast or sandwiches.

Sour Milk Devil's Food Cake

Rich devil's food cake made with sour milk and brown sugar, layered with chocolate fudge frosting studded with raisins. Moist, deep chocolate flavor from an old-school recipe.

Orange Spice Bread

Orange spice bread machine recipe with whole wheat flour, cinnamon, orange juice, and marmalade. A warmly spiced, lightly sweet loaf with citrus flavor baked right into the crumb.

Brandy Cheese Ball

Sophisticate your dinner party with this dip that contains blue cheese and a hint of brandy.

Provencial Chicken Crockpot

Sophisticate your chicken today with this easy crockpot recipe that you will end up storing in your cookbook.

Dough Magic

Homemade bread dough enhancer made with lecithin, dried whey, diastatic malt powder, and ascorbic acid. Mix once, store in a jar, and add a tablespoon to any bread recipe for softer, higher-rising loaves.

Italian Herb Bread

Italian herb bread machine recipe with whole wheat flour, oregano, basil, garlic, and applesauce for moisture. A hands-off one-pound loaf with no oil or butter.

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