Anyone know if you can freeze milk and for how long?

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And if so how do you thaw it for drinking?

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1. We freeze milk regularly

We use it within 2-3 months, it can probably be stored longer.

To thaw it, we put it in the fridge if we don't mind it taking a couple days. If we need it faster, we leave it on the counter for a few hours before putting it in the fridge.

Either way, I'm told it's a good idea to turn the container upside down and back a couple times as it thaws to keep it mixed well.

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3. Thanks for the info.

[PoliticAverse]

2. Yes. For about 1-3 months. Thaw it in the fridge...

See:
https://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/can-you-freeze-milk/

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4. Thank you.

[royable]

5. Be sure to leave a little space at the top so it can expand when freezing, as water does.

Also, if it came in a glass bottle, don't freeze it in that.

[Rollo]

6. Doesn't freezing milk result in separation of the fat from the skim?

Hence the suggestion to shake it up after thawing?

[PJMcK]

7. Not if it's homogenized

We freeze milk all the time. It has never separated.

It doesn't taste quite the same, however. I really don't like it plain but for coffee or cooking, it's fine.

[Major Nikon]

8. Another solution is to buy milk in antiseptic packaging

You can store it at room temperature for months. It's more expensive because it's packaged in small quantities, but if you only use it for recipes it might be more convenient than trying to freeze.