Monday, April 9, 2007

Curbing milk curdling

Some milk proteins are very sensitive to heat. Lactalbumin, for example, begins to coagulate as low as 150° F (66° C). Once precipitated, milk proteins tend to scorch.
  • Stir
  • Fat insulates milk protein (use heavy cream)
  • Low temperature, increase heat gradually, don't heat up too high

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