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Buttermilk Substitute
Skip the trip to the store and learn How to Make Buttermilk at home with simple pantry ingredients, including dairy-free and vegan options!
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 cup milk (scant cup)
Instructions
- Pour the tablespoon of vinegar into a 1 cup measurer. Fill the rest of the 1 cup measurer with milk.
- Gently stir and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes. This will allow the milk to slightly curdle, giving it a buttermilk-like texture and taste.
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Notes
- More buttermilk substitute options:
- Dairy-Free and Vegan: Instead of dairy milk, use coconut milk or soy milk! Just add 1 Tbsp vinegar or lemon juice to a 1 cup measuring cup, then fill the rest of the way with coconut or soy milk. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes then use in recipe!
- How to Freeze Buttermilk: Buttermilk freezes great for up to 3 months. You could even pour in an ice cube tray so it's easy to use small amounts as needed.
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon white vinegar + enough milk to measure 1 cup
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon white vinegar + enough milk to measure 1 cup
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tablespoon lemon juice + enough milk to measure 1 cup
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup buttermilk = 1 and 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar + 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup buttermilk = 1 and 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar + 1 cup of milk
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
366mg
(10%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.