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How To Make Almond Milk

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Almond milk is a tasy ingredient used in recipes and also as a beverage. Learn how to make almond milk at home with this easy recipe.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Place 1 cup freshly roasted almonds in a glass jar.
  2. Cover with 4 cups water.
  3. Tightly close the jar.
  4. Refrigerate for 1 day or no more than 2 days.
  5. Pour into blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Strain liquid from pulp through cheesecloth, applying pressure to squeeze out all liquid.
  7. Retain the almond paste pulp for other uses.

Tips:

  1. Use almond milk in recipes or as a delicious drink by itself or with a little honey and vanilla.
  2. The almond paste pulp can be used to top cereal, vegetables, or rice.
  3. 1 pound shelled almonds = 3 cups halves or 4 cups slivered.

What You Need:

  • almonds
  • glass jar
  • blender

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