Almond Milk

Almond Milk

1 cup raw almonds

5 cups water plus more for soaking

 

Place almonds in a 1 ½-2 quart bowl.  Cover with water and soak overnight.  (Or cover with boiling water and soak 2 hours)

Strain and rinse the almonds.  Place in a 2 quart blender container.  Add 5 cups water and blend on high for about 2 minutes.

Place a strainer over a large bowl or pot.  Line the strainer with a thin kitchen towel (like a tea towel).

Pour the contents of the blender into the towel.  Allow to drain into the bowl. 

Pick up the corners of the towel and twist the solids remaining in the towel until all liquid has been squeezed into the bowl.

Refrigerate and enjoy.

Vanilla almond milk- Add ½ -1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the finished milk.

Sweetened almond milk- add a pitted date to the blender along with the almonds.  Or use your favorite sweetener to taste.

NOTE:  Use more or less of the water to make the milk thinner or creamier to your taste