Using dehydrated basics - eggs, butter, etc.

[dalepres]

I have had a food storage program for many, many years. We have always stored large quantities of the basics - wheat, beans, rice, sugar, salt, etc. We have always stored a lesser quantity of canned foods and other foods for shorter-term emergencies. What we have never tried is things like powdered eggs, powdered butter, powdered cheese, powdered shortening, etc.

I see these items available for sale on Walton Feed's site but there is no information about the products, their use, their shelf life, etc. Some of these things would go a long way toward making the basics more interesting and palatable. Who has used them? And how? Are there links you can share that have more information about these products?

I've emailed Walton Feed a couple times since they've redone their site and stripped it of most of the useful information but they seem to be busy enough and without competition enough that they just don't really need to respond.

[ThePhoenixLives]

Here is a recipe to make your own dry pancake and waffle mix for your food storage. This is what I used the dehydrated products for. My family loves it.

Pancake and Waffle Mix - Dry - Food Storage

INGREDIENTS
8 cups White Flour
¾ cup Butter Powder
¾ cup Powdered Milk
¾ cup White Sugar
2/3 cup Dehydrated Whole Eggs
1/3 cup Baking Powder
1 scant Tablespoon Salt

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Mix this, in order, in your mixer until blended. Then pour into a 4 quart container.

To use, add enough water to get the consistency you like.

[dalepres]

Thanks, Phoenix. That's a great start. We have made cakes and breads with our whole wheat flour for years but I'm starting to worry a little about how we're going to use it without some of those great ingredients such as eggs, shortening, etc. Your recipe sounds like a good start.

What has been your experience with the shelf life of powdered butter and eggs?

[ThePhoenixLives]

The shelf life of Dehydrated Milk is about 4 years, stored at 70 degrees or colder. (This was from an actual Utah State University study done.

The shelf life of Powdered Eggs is 15 years.

The shelf life of Butter/Margarine is 15 years.

The shelf life of peanut butter powder is 4 years (I am about to add this to my food storage).

The following web site has lots of information:
Survival Acres has over 1700+ Emergency Food Items, Dehydrated, Freeze Dried, we are the largest supplier in America.

I would LOVE to hear others' dry recipes! ; )

[blake0808]

I started using the dehydrated items several months ago. I have had really good results so far. The dehydrated eggs last 15 years, but once open they should be refridgerated and will last one year. I learned that one the hard way, as I had ordered them in #10 cans. Too much for me.

I have now ordered them in the 2.5 can, which is much more manageable. Much smaller also so it fits in the fridge better

I have also used powdered shortening, butter etc. to make mixes-like the one above, with great results. I got mine from Walton Feed, or from a little store that carries Walton's products.

I think you will really like this addition to your storage. Have fun experimenting!

Blake0808

[rameumptom]

I've used most of these over the years. They work well in cooking. Powdered margarine - not so good for spreading on your toast....

[amightyfortress]

Clown scary!

[chitchat]

This is such a good thread. I'm bumping it to the top.

[DeborahC]

I've never heard of butter powder.
Where do you get such a thing and is it REALLY butter?

[pam]

Here is a link to the place I've purchased it from.

Emergency Essentials - Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage