Q&A for How to Freeze Milk

Yes. Leave room to expand a little, about 2 inches in a quart, and 1 inch in pints. Place lids loosely on the bottles, then tighten them after expansion the next day (24 hrs.).

If you can freeze full fat and fat free I'm sure you can freeze semi-skimmed milk.

Milk can stay frozen for about 3-6 months before it should be thrown away.

Yes, you can freeze it. The trick is to thaw it properly when you want to use it. When milk thaws, it tends to separate so you will have a block of ice and the "milky' part will be what turns liquid first. It will probably taste funny/off at that point. However, if you thaw it completely and then shake like crazy, it will be pretty much just like before you froze it. Always thaw in the fridge.

Yes.

Do not freeze milk in a paper carton, but you can freeze the milk if it is in a plastic carton.

It works great. Add at a rate of two tablespoons of heavy cream per quart, blend or shake to mix, chill and serve.

Yes, you can freeze almond milk. Just follow the directions in the article.

Yes; the date on the packaging isn't the expiration date, it's the sell-by date. The milk is still good for about five days after this. As such, you could freeze the milk, but you'd want to use it quickly once thawed.

Yes. The date marked on milk containers is the sell-by date, not the expiration date. Your milk will be good for 5 days past the date marked, so should be fine if consumed within that time once thawed.

Try using plastic containers or milk bottles instead, or you could try freezing the milk in ice cube trays.

Yes, it can.

You can, although the consistency and texture of the refrozen milk when thawed would probably be changed even further.

It depends on whether you freeze the milk in the carton or in something like an ice cube tray. Smaller volumes of milk will take less time to freeze. It will likely take at least one day for a full jug and 12 hours or so for cubes.

No, not at all. Of course, naturally, a milk ice cube will slightly lower the temperature of the coffee.

Yes, just don’t overfill or the bag may tear, similar to overfilling any other container.

Yes. make sure you don't fill them more than half full and you will want to put the bag in some sort of container to give it some form while freezing.

Expansion from freezing occurs in all directions. When in a smooth firm plastic bottle or jug, the expansion is forced upwards toward the air space at the top where you removed the half or cup or so depending on the size of your jug. This is also why you should leave the cap off for the initial freeze so the air can escape. However, pressed cardboard or paper cartons are not as strong as plastic and are less likely to withstand the pressure of the expansion as the mike freezes. Then instead of forcing the milk to expand upward in the jug, it expands outward and may tear the carton, causing it to leak. You might get lucky with a small pint but it is a risk. Your 1/2 pint may be okay.

Yes, that is fine but be aware that it will be like crunching on ice, so be careful not to break a tooth. Also, as you are eating, the ice crystals will begin to melt and allow chunks of it to break off, making it easier to eat.

Yes, as long as it is used within five days from the thawed date. Thaw inside the refrigerator.