Buttermilk Substitute
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Buttermilk Substitute
Description
The Buttermilk Substitute recipe provides a straightforward way to replicate the properties of buttermilk using common kitchen ingredients. By mixing milk with lemon juice, vinegar, or cream of tartar, the acidity causes the milk to curdle gently after sitting 5-10 minutes, creating a mildly tangy, slightly thicker liquid similar to buttermilk. This can be used in baking recipes and dressings that call for buttermilk to add moisture and acidity.
This substitution is quick to prepare and uses standard ingredients, making it convenient for many kitchens. The choice among lemon juice, vinegar, or cream of tartar can depend on availability and personal preference. The key is allowing time for the milk to react with the acid before using it in your recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
One of the following
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 ¾ teaspoons cream of tartar
Instructions
- Combine milk and either lemon juice, vinegar, or cream of tartar in a liquid measuring cup.
- Let sit 5-10 minutes before using.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1248mg | 27% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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