Ingredient guide
Cooking With Milk
Fridge storage, souring, and what to cook when milk is close to its date.
How to store milk
Back of the middle shelf, never the door where temperature swings.
How long does milk last?
5–7 days past the printed date if kept cold; 3 months frozen.
Signs it has gone bad
Sour smell, lumps, or a yellowed tint.
Cooking notes
- Slightly sour milk still works in pancakes and quick breads.
- Heat gently — boiled milk scorches and splits.
Quick ways to use up milk
- Pancakes
- Béchamel
- Creamy soups
- Custard or pudding