How to Make Soy Milk

Soy milk is a tasty, healthy alternative to cow's milk. Soy milk can be used like cow's milk as a drink, in smoothies or on cereal.

Things You'll Need

• Whole soybeans
• Bowl
• Colander
• Blender
• Pot
• Stove
• Water
• Cheesecloth or linen towel
• Spoon for stirring

Instructions

Prepare the Soybeans

1. Clean 1/2 cup whole soybeans under running water. Remove debris or damaged soybeans.

2. Soak the soybeans overnight in a bowl or other container in enough water to cover them.

3. Drain and rinse the soybeans in a colander.

Make the Soy Milk

1. Grind the soybeans in a blender with just enough water to cover them until it makes a slurry.

2. Pour the slurry into a pot on the stove and add one quart of water.

3. Bring the slurry to a boil, stirring constantly.

4. Turn it down to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep stirring.

5. Filter the slurry through a cheesecloth or linen towel, saving the liquid in a bowl. This is the soy milk. You can discard the ground up soybeans.

6. Drink up. The soy milk should be stored in the refrigerator.

Tips & Warnings

• Add 1 or 2 tbsp. sugar, honey or maple syrup to the soy milk if you''d like. A dash of vanilla extract is nice too.

• You can add a little salt as well, around 1/2 tsp.

• The soy milk will last in the refrigerator up to three days.

• You can make soy milk smoothies by blending it with some fresh fruit like bananas or frozen berries.