Powdered milk is milk that has been evaporated to a powdered state and retains all the benefits of cooking and baking with dairy. Low-heat nonfat milk powder is best for beverages and frozen desserts, ...

small bowl of powdered milk next to a glass of milk and can - Ws Studio/Getty Images Cream can be a secret weapon in the kitchen. Yes, it makes for a delicious topping on countless desserts and drinks ...

The toasty, caramelized sweetness of powdered milk is hard to ignore. While bakers know the kind of richness it can lend to certain desserts, few realize just how much of a multitasker it really is.

Mix up this baking essential — or a good substitute — in minutes. Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, and food writer with 20 years of experience. She has authored a cookbook called "Big ...