Source: Natkinzu, AdobeStockWhey is excellent because it's suitable for both sweet and savory baking, catering to all tastes. We've selected 20 tried-and-true recipes that are sure to delight you!
1. Raisin Muffin with Whey
Source: 1000.menuPerhaps the simplest thing you can make from readily available ingredients.
You will need: 300 ml whey, 4 eggs, 150 g butter, 500 g flour, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 pinch vanilla, 2 handfuls raisins.
Preparation: Soak raisins in hot water beforehand and pat dry. Beat softened butter with sugar using a mixer. While continuing to beat, add eggs one by one, then pour in the whey. Gradually mix in the flour with baking soda and vanilla, and finally, add the raisins. Bake the muffin for approximately 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Yeast Rolls with Whey
Source: za-edoy.ruSprinkle the finished rolls with powdered sugar for an even more delicious treat.
You will need: 250 ml whey, 30 g fresh yeast, 400 g flour, 1 egg, 50 ml vegetable oil, 50 g sugar, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Heat the whey and dissolve fresh yeast, sugar, and salt in it. Add oil and gradually mix in the sifted flour. Knead and leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour. After that, roll it out into a thin layer, cut into triangles, and roll up the croissants from the wide edge. Place them on parchment paper, leave for another 20 minutes, then brush with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
3. Sugar Cookies with Whey
Source: cookpad.comThe quickest homemade cookies for tea, made with just a few ingredients.
You will need: 350 ml whey, 250 ml vegetable oil, 8 cups flour, 400 g sugar, 1 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Dissolve baking soda in whey and let it sit for a few minutes. Add oil and sugar, and mix until the sugar dissolves. Gradually add flour to form a smooth, non-sticky dough. Roll it out into a thin layer, cut into shapes, and bake the cookies for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Jam Pie with Whey
Source: dzen.ruUse any homemade jam – berry or fruit.
You will need: 1 cup whey, 1 cup jam, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sugar until foamy using a mixer. Add whey with jam, mix, and pour in the dry ingredients. Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Semolina Cake (Mannik) with Whey
Source: pinterest.comThe main feature of this dough is the very convenient ingredient proportions.
You will need: 1 cup whey, 3 eggs, 1 cup semolina, 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Pour warm whey over semolina and let it sit for half an hour. Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer and combine them with the whey. Gradually add flour with baking powder. Bake the mannik for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Unleavened Bread with Whey
Source: lobsterhouse.ruIf there's too much dough, make two small loaves.
You will need: 2 cups whey, 4 cups flour, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 1.5 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, spices, nuts, seeds.
Preparation: Slightly warm the whey and dissolve salt and sugar in it. Add baking soda, oil, and flour. While kneading, also add spices, seeds, nuts, and other desired additions. Form a loaf of bread, sprinkle it with flour, and bake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Chocolate Cherry Pie with Whey
Source: mirtesen.ruIt's a joy to make!
You will need: 200 ml whey, 2 eggs, 80 ml vegetable oil, 300 g flour, 120 g sugar, 200 g cherries, 1.5 tbsp cocoa, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda, salt, cinnamon.
Preparation: Separate egg whites from yolks and beat yolks with sugar using a mixer. Add whey with oil, mix, and pour in all dry ingredients. Beat egg whites with a mixer until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter with a spatula. Pour half of the batter into a pan, arrange cherries, and cover with the remaining batter. Bake the pie for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Savory Vegetable Pie with Whey
Source: rutube.ruAny other fresh or frozen vegetables will also work for this recipe.
You will need: 3 cups whey, 4 eggs, 3 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 100 g broccoli, 100 g cauliflower, 100 g green peas, salt, spices.
Preparation: Break broccoli and cauliflower into small florets, add green peas, and pour boiling water over the filling for 3 minutes. Whisk eggs until fluffy, pour in whey, and whisk again. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients. Pour part of the batter into a pan, arrange the vegetables, and cover them with the remaining batter. Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Wheat Bread with Whey
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruClassic white bread, made at home.
You will need: 150 ml whey, 250 g flour, 4 g dry yeast, 1 tbsp sour cream, 0.5 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, sugar, and salt in 60 ml warm whey. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then add the remaining whey and sour cream. Knead the dough, gradually adding flour. Leave it in a warm place for 1.5 hours. After that, stretch the dough into a flat sheet, fold it several times, and form a loaf. Leave it in a warm place for another 40 minutes, then bake the bread for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
10. Honey Cake (Medovik) with Whey
Source: liveinternet.ruServe it with tea or cut into layers and spread with your favorite cream.
You will need: 250 ml whey, 100 g honey, 1 egg, 200-220 g flour, 80 g sugar, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Mix warm whey, honey, and baking soda, and let them sit for a few minutes. Beat the egg with sugar using a mixer, combine both mixtures, and pour in the oil. Gradually add sifted flour with baking powder and knead the dough. Bake the honey cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Minced Meat Pie with Whey
Source: cookpad.comUse any minced meat – beef, pork, chicken, or turkey.
You will need: 250 ml whey, 2 eggs, 200 g flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp sugar, 350 g minced meat, 1/2 onion, 1/2 carrot, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them until soft. Add minced meat, season, and cook the filling until done. Whisk eggs with sugar and salt, and mix whey with baking soda. Combine both mixtures and gradually add flour. Pour half of the batter into a pan, spread the minced meat, and cover again with batter. Bake the pie for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Oven-Baked Flatbreads with Whey
Source: recipelab.ruThey pair perfectly with soups, main courses, and appetizers instead of bread.
You will need: 350 ml whey, 400-500 g flour, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix warm whey, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Let it sit for a few minutes, then add oil and flour, and knead a soft, slightly sticky dough. Divide it into approximately 8 portions and roll out flatbreads. Sprinkle them with sesame seeds or other seeds if desired. Bake the flatbreads for 7-10 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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13. Bran Bread with Whey
Source: dzen.ruAnother recipe for healthy and unusual homemade bread!
You will need: 2 cups whey, 2 eggs, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup oat bran, 2 cups wheat flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 6 tbsp sunflower seeds, 6 tbsp flax seeds, salt, sugar, and other additions.
Preparation: Dissolve baking soda in whey and let it sit for 3 minutes. Mix all dry ingredients, including additions, salt, and sugar to taste. Pour the whey mixture over everything, add eggs and oil. Knead a soft dough and form two loaves. Sprinkle them with flour, make incisions, and bake the bread for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
14. Apple Charlotte with Whey
Source: pinterest.comYou can also make this charlotte with pears, peaches, or other fruits.
You will need: 150 ml whey, 3 eggs, 300 g flour, 120 g sugar, 50 g butter, 2 tsp baking powder, 5-6 apples, cinnamon or vanilla.
Preparation: Beat eggs with sugar until foamy using a mixer, pour in melted butter and whey, mix, and add dry ingredients. Finally, fold in finely chopped apples into the batter. Bake the charlotte for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Gingerbread Cookies with Whey
Source: culture.ruCinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom are excellent spices to use.
You will need: 150 ml whey, 2 eggs, 60 ml vegetable oil, 500-550 g flour, 4-5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 tsp baking soda, spices.
Preparation: Mix warm whey and baking soda, add oil and sugar, mix, and pour in dry ingredients. While kneading, beat eggs into the dough. Let the prepared dough rest for 20 minutes, then roll it out, cut out gingerbread cookies, and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
16. Peach and Banana Pie with Whey
Source: youtube.comThe perfect fruit pastry for the whole family, every day.
You will need: 150 ml whey, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup semolina, 1/2 cup sugar, 35 g butter, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 banana, 100 g peaches.
Preparation: Pour warm whey and melted butter over semolina, mix, and let it sit for half an hour. After that, add baking soda quenched with lemon juice, sugar, and flour, and knead the dough. Finely chop and arrange the fruits in a pan, add the dough on top, and bake the pie for 35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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17. Homemade Baguette with Whey
Source: youtube.comYour favorite French baguette tastes even better when made by hand.
You will need: 150 ml whey, 200 g flour, 0.5 tsp dry yeast, 10 g butter, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix dry ingredients and pour warm whey with melted butter over them. Knead and leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour, then divide it into two parts, roll them into balls, and leave for another 10 minutes.
Gently stretch each ball into an oval flatbread and fold the edges towards the center. Form baguettes and leave them in a warm place for another 1 hour. Preheat the oven, place a small container of water inside, and bake the baguettes for 12 minutes at 250 degrees Celsius. Then remove the water and bake for another 12 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
18. Poppy Seed Cookies with Whey
Source: pinterest.comCrispy homemade swirls with a soft center.
You will need: 1 cup whey, 1 cup vegetable oil, 500 g flour, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 8 tbsp poppy seed filling.
Preparation: Pour baking soda into warm whey and mix. Add sugar and oil, then gradually incorporate flour. Roll out the dough into a thin layer, spread the poppy seed filling, and roll it into a log. Cut this log into pieces about 10 mm wide and bake the cookies for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Carrot Muffins with Whey
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThese muffins can easily be incorporated into a healthy diet.
You will need: 180 ml whey, 1 cup grated carrots, 100 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 100 g wheat flour, 100 g whole wheat flour, 100 g oat flour, 120 g sugar or substitute, 2 tsp baking powder, salt, spices.
Preparation: Whisk whey with oil, eggs, and salt. Separately mix all dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Add grated carrots, mix, and spoon the batter into muffin cups. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
20. Pumpkin Pie with Whey
Source: fb.ruAn unusual and quite simple pie to prepare, yet incredibly delicious.
You will need: 1 cup whey, 400 g pumpkin, 300 g semolina, 1.5 tsp baking powder, zest of 1 lemon, sugar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Immediately mix all ingredients until smooth. In this recipe, the semolina does not need to swell. Bake the pie for 45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.