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How to make a Milk Bucket in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a milk bucket with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a milk bucket is one of the many food items that you can make. A milk bucket is used in crafting recipes to make cakes and can also be drank to remove potion effects.

milk

Let's explore how to make a milk bucket.

Supported Platforms

A milk bucket is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (0.7.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Milk Bucket in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.11Tools & Utilities Tools & Utilities
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.11Food & Drinks Food & Drinks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Tools Tools
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2.5Equipment Equipment

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5Equipment Equipment
Xbox One Xbox One1.4.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Tools Tools
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2.5Equipment Equipment

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a milk bucket in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Tools Tools
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Items Items
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.27Equipment Equipment

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Milk Bucket

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a milk bucket:

bucket 1 Bucket

How to get a Milk Bucket in Survival Mode

You can add a milk bucket to your inventory in Survival mode by milking a cow or mooshroom. So let's get started!

1. Find a Cow or Mooshroom

First, find a cow or a mooshroom in your Minecraft world.

cow mooshroom

Cows can be found in many different Overworld biomes, however, mooshrooms can only be found in the Mushroom Island biome.

mushroom island biome

2. Hold the Bucket

Next, select your bucket in the hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.

cow with bucket

3. Fill the Bucket with Milk

Hold the bucket out to the cow to fill up the bucket with milk. The game control to collect the milk in the bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the cow.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the cow.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the cow.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the cow.

milk cow

You will see the message "Milk Bucket" appear on the screen and your bucket will turn white because it is now filled with milk.

Congratulations, you have made a milk bucket in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

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Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 1 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.11

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:bucket) 1 1 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.14.0
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.16.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:bucket) 1 1 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.14.0
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 Xbox One Xbox One 1.16.0 - .1.21.130

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:bucket) 1 1 PS4 PS4 1.14.0
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 PS4 PS4 1.16.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:bucket) 1 1 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.14.0
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.16.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:bucket) 1 1 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.14.0
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.16.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, milk bucket has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:bucket) 1 1 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.14.31
milk bucket Milk Bucket(minecraft:milk_bucket) 0 1 Education Edition Education 1.17.30 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Milk Bucket

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.11, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and .1.21.130, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 1

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p milk_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Milk Bucket is:

/give @p bucket 1 1

Things to Make with Milk Buckets

You can use a milk bucket to make items in Minecraft such as:

cake How to make a Cake

Things to Do with Milk Buckets

Here are some activities that you can do with a milk bucket in Minecraft:

eat food How to Eat Food remove potion effects How to Remove Potion Effects

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