Will it safely scald 2 qts of milk or does it require constant attention
1586323
It will require some attention. It's not like a microwave. I have had food get a little burnt from too much heat and too little attention.
1586324
Sorry, I have not tried scalding milk. My father used this type of pan for making lightly attended oatmeal.
1586325
Sorry, I have not tried it. Don't think it looks big enough to safely fit 2 QTS.
1518314
I'd be worried about scalding the milk next to the element. I added a customer image to show the element is set in the plastic. I've been considering heating a cup set in boiling water.
1684287
Yes, but the bottom is not a thick piece of metal like a stockpot. The contents of the container will heat up rapidly instead of gradually, so you would have to watch it closely to prevent the milk from burning.
2029638
Milk always creeps up on you. If it doesn't foam over the sides and get burned into the pores of the pot, you might be safe. But why would you choose this for milk? Cast iron is not meant to be quick heating and sometimes it slightly changes the color of things cooked in it. Milk would be especially vulnerable.
856104
You will enjoy this wonderful gadget by pressing the top button. Make shure that you use non fat milk in the mug you will be using, you don't need much, and that the wisk is in the milk. Don't want splatter all over the place.I use sweetener and put it in the milk before frothing, then pour the coffee into the mug, I don't bother heating the milk but some do. You don't need to keep in plugged in all the time either. When it slows down a bit, plug it in overnight. Good luck
2040005
I would not recommend this. Although you can control the temperature to prevent burning, the milk will still create a film that coats the inside of the kettle - making it difficult to clean and very gross ... Stick with water.
385923
I've put sort of heavy things in mine, but I wouldn't trust it with 2 gallons of milk. Especially if you do it on a regular basis.
1339516
Storm Weaver, if you're still monitoring this discussion, do you heat the milk first? I can get good raw milk, but if I have to pasteurize it I don't think it's worth the extra money. Everything I've read says this must be done.
1932536
Yes, it is very important to heat the milk first, as the yogurt maker simply holds it to the temperature that it has been cooled down to, what I do is, I heat the milk in a double boiler, have more control that way, and won't burn the milk, you will also need to stir it to keep it mixed up, aslo, I do add about 1 cup of powdered milk to it so it is thicker when done. I use the included thermometer to moniter the temp, then when it gets to around 180 degrees, I move it over to the sink that I have filled with ice water, I use the reusable icecubes and rainwater that I collect for the cool down water, it needs to be cooled to 120 degrees, then, I pour about 1 cup of the cooled down liquid into the culture that I saved from the last batch, then when dissolved I add it to the rest of the milk mixture, then after it is in the yogurt maker I leave it for about 8 hours, this has worked very well for me for quite a long time, I have been doing it for so long now that I just automatically do it the same way every time, there a so few steps, it is so fast. I hope
2193173
I've used the milk heater for hot chocolate. The unit stops before the milk gets burnt or changes colour. Once you pour the milk, the unit will likely burn the remnants unless you pour a splash of cold milk to keep the burnt layer from forming or drown it with water.
1385107
That would be a very bad idea, IMO. It's not meant to function as a milk steamer, and you'd almost certainly gum up the works, perhaps beyond repair. Personally, I heat my milk in the microwave; doesn't froth it of course but gives it a nice flavor.
1147457
Milk has lactose (milk sugar) in it which burns if you get it too hot - this is why milk burns onto the bottom of a pan when heating on the stove unless you stir it continuously. That heating element gets very hot and thus burns the milk. I suppose it might work without burning if you continuously stirred the milk while heating.
2248587
Yes, I have. Always remember to heat milk slowly...I really love this product. Bought a second for my daughter!
2019007
It can only perform one action at a time. I actually froth the milk first because I am convinced the milk gets hotter that way.
941808
My experience has been - I have a small whip that fits in my cup and I eke th whip moving quickly as I pour th milk in! I heaT th milk in th Microwave for 2 min- 10 sec - (i use Soy milk)
1281506
2-4 shots, better (imo) at 4 shots because it's easier to tamp; easiest machine I've used for frothing milk. Steam is super-powerful, so respect the machine. Nozzle moves so you can position it how you like. If anything, it can boil your milk if you don't keep an eye on it. I add a little extra water for extra steam for cleanup: use a damp sponge after frothing your milk, use the scrubby side, and twist over nozzle a few times for mega-easy cleanup. I've used it tons (every day for a month) and haven't had to use needles yet to clean milk out of little holes. Amazing pressure for crema in your espresso (little brown creamy froth on top of espresso pulls). Yeah I love it. 2-4 shots, better (imo) at 4 shots because it's easier to tamp; easiest machine I've used for frothing milk. Steam is super-powerful, so respect the machine. Nozzle moves so you can position it how you like. If anything, it can boil your milk if you don't keep an eye on it. I add a little extra water for extra steam for cleanup: use a damp sponge after frothing your milk, use the scrubby side, and twist over nozzle a few times for mega-easy cleanup. I've used it tons (every day for a month) and haven't had to use needles yet to clean milk out of little holes. Amazing pressure for crema in... » Read More 2-4 shots, better (imo) at 4 shots because it's easier to tamp; easiest machine I've used for frothing milk. Steam is super-powerful, so respect the machine. Nozzle moves so you can position it how you like. If anything, it can boil your milk if you don't keep an eye on it. I add a little extra water for extra steam for cleanup: use a damp sponge after frothing your milk, use the scrubby side, and twist over nozzle a few times for mega-easy cleanup. I've used it tons (every day for a month) and haven't had to use needles yet to clean milk out of little holes. Amazing pressure for crema in your espresso (little brown creamy froth on top of espresso pulls). Yeah I love it. « Show Less
1439857
It's not safe to do this; the handle woud get too hot. Use a ceramic cup to warm your milk in the microwave instead!