Ingredients

Before starting to make double-skin milk, make sure you have the following ingredients on hand:

• 1 quart of whole milk
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Now that you have all of the ingredients you need, follow these simple instructions to make delicious double-skin milk:

1. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over low heat until it reaches a simmer.
2. Add the sugar and salt to the milk and stir until dissolved.
3. Allow the milk to cool slightly, then skim off the skin that forms on top with a slotted spoon and discard it.
4. Pour the remaining milk through a fine-mesh strainer into another saucepan.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 to create another layer of skin on top of the milk.
6. Set the saucepan over low heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
8. Pour the double-skin milk into individual serving bowls or glasses and let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips and Tricks

Follow these tips and tricks to make the perfect double-skin milk every time:

• Use whole milk for the richest double-skin milk.
• Make sure to skim off the skin on top of the milk as instructed to create the second layer of skin.
• Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent the milk from burning on the bottom of the saucepan.
• Let the double-skin milk cool at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation from forming on top of the milk.
• Top with fruit, whipped cream or nuts to serve for an extra delicious treat.