This Soy Milk was relatively easy to make and a huge savings over store bought. The process is pictured here. I purchased a 2 lbs. bag of dried soybeans, used 1 lbs. for my first batch since I didn't know how much milk it was going to make and I'd be the one drinking it for the next week. The 1 lbs of beans produced just under a gallon of Soy Milk. The 2 lbs bag only cost $1 so I got a gallon of milk for about .50 cents with the flavorings. I usually spend about $2.50 per quart in the store for boxed Soy Milk so this was definitely a good buy.
The added bonus is that the bean pulp left over can be made into Soy Flour which is also pricey in the stores. If you have a dehydrator, spread the pulp on the trays and dry it out, then grind it fine in a food processor to make the flour. What a savings!
I would add at least 1 cup of sugar/sweetener to the milk as it cooks, vanilla or orange, chocolate could also be added at this stage. Keep milk for 7 -8 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
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| Dried Soy Beans |
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Soak Soy Beans for 12+ hours covered in water
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| Drain water off of soaked beans |
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| Add 3 cups of water to each 1 cup of beans and blend until smooth, 30 seconds or so |
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Pour mixture through cheese cloth into large pot, squeeze out bean ball to remove most of the milk into the pot
Heat soy milk over medium heat for 20-30 minutes stirring frequently |
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| Skim off any foam that forms from bean liquid and discard |
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| Dehydrated Orange Slices |
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| Add sugar, vanilla, orange, cinnamon or other flavorings to milk as it simmers |
Other Soy information you may enjoy:
http://www.soymilkstore.com/soymilkstore/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=53
