641808 Mon Aug 03 19:36:26 -0700 2009 2 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 4915008 I am getting ready to order from an online dried foods website and am wondering what this is used for - haven't had any luck finding recipes/uses in CH or elsewhere online. Mon Aug 03 19:36:26 -0700 2009 159317 greygarious 1 4915099 you know how whey is a by-product of cheese-making? sweet dried whey powder is just that, with all the moisture removed. it's high in calcium & possesses probiotic properties, and it also contains moderate protein (though not as much as purified or isolated whey powder). it's often used as a nutritional supplement, but it has applications for baking as well - it enhances browning in baked goods, and can actually help increase the volume of bread (i suspect that's due to a reaction between the probiotic bacteria & yeast). it's not really a common household ingredient... Mon Aug 03 20:18:52 -0700 2009 4915008 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4916432 What goodhealthgourmet said, plus you can sub a certain percentage of it for the sugar in baking, as it does add sweetness. It also helps make sweet yeast doughs more tender. I've also seen it called for in some sausage recipes. Tue Aug 04 10:23:22 -0700 2009 4915008 117958 anniemax