Milk boiling over a pan

Does Your Milk Spill Out Every Time? See 5 Quick Tips

By Tanisha Salwan

July 25, 2023

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Thermometer inside the pot of boiled milk for making yoghurt.
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Use Larger Container

Large containers provide sufficient space to the milk to expand and thus, prevents spilling.

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Add Little Salt

Adding a pinch of salt in the boiling milk prevents overboiling and spilling of the milk.

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Use Wooden Spoon

The trick is to place a wooden spatula horizontally above the pan. It pushes down the milk and prevents spilling. 

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Stir, Stir And Stir

When you stir the boiling milk at frequent intervals, the heat gets evenly distributed. With this hack, milk doesn't spill out.

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Rub Butter On The Rim

Just rub butter on the rim of the vessel and start boiling milk. This hack prevents milk from spilling out.

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