How To Make Nut Milk Recipes

HOW TO MAKE NUT MILK

Steps:

• Put the nuts in a medium bowl and submerge in cold water with at least 2 inches of water above. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to soak at room temperature until the nuts are softened and plump, at least 12 hours but preferably overnight. Nuts can soak up to 24 hours; the longer the soak the better.
• Drain the nuts in a sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. Transfer the nuts to a blender and add 3 cups fresh cold water, 1/8 teaspoon salt and the dates, if using. Blend on high until the nuts are completely blended and the mixture is very smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Line a pitcher with a nut milk bag (if using a sieve lined with cheesecloth, place it over a medium bowl) and slowly pour the mixture into the bag. Carefully squeeze any remaining milk out of the bag and reserve the pulp (see Cook's Note). Whisk in the vanilla if using. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

BASIC NUT MILK

Steps:

• Place nuts in a large bowl and add water to cover by 2". Let stand at least 12 hours (this is key for silky, nongritty results; the longer the nuts soak, the smoother the milk will be).
• Drain nuts; discard soaking liquid. Purée nuts, agave, salt, and 4 cups very hot water (but not boiling; hot water yields creamier milk) in a blender on high speed until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pressing down on solids; discard nut pulp. Thin nut milk with water as necessary to reach desired consistency. Transfer to airtight container and chill until cold.
• DO AHEAD: Nuts can be soaked 2 days ahead; cover. Nut milk can be made 3 days ahead; keep chilled.

ROASTED NUT MILK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread nuts onto baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes; shake the baking sheet to flip the nuts. Continue baking until toasted, about 5 minutes more. Turn off the oven but leave the nuts in the oven until slightly cooled, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer nuts to a large bowl and top with water. Cover bowl and let soak for 30 minutes.
• Remove nuts from soaking water using a slotted spoon, reserving the soaking water. Place nuts in a blender; add 1 cup soaking water. Blend on low for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup soaking water and blend again for 1 minute. Add the remaining soaking water and blend on medium for 30 seconds. Allow nut milk to rest for 10 minutes.
• Pour nut milk through a sieve or a nut bag into a glass container. Stir honey and salt into nut milk. Cover container and store in the refrigerator.

HOMEMADE ALMOND MILK

Steps:

• Place almonds in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak at least 12 hours. Drain water.
• Blend almonds and 3 cups water in a blender on low speed for 10 seconds. Turn blender off for 5 seconds. Blend almonds and water on high speed for 60 seconds. Pour mixture through cheesecloth or a nut bag into a bowl. Discard the pulp or save for another use.
• Clean the blender and return milk to blender; add agave nectar and salt. Blend milk until smooth.