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Buttermilk Substitute
5 from 3 votes

Buttermilk Substitute

How to make a quick buttermilk substitute with just two ingredients.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 126 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
  • milk any percentage is fine, scant 1 cup

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to a 1-cup measuring cup.
  2. Fill the cup the rest of the way with milk.
  3. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Use as you would buttermilk.

Notes

  • For smaller amounts of buttermilk, use the following amount of lemon juice OR vinegar and fill the measuring cup the rest of the way with milk.
  • 3/4 cup use 2 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice/vinegar
  • 2/3 cup use 2 teaspoons lemon juice/vinegar
  • 1/2 cup use 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice/vinegar
  • 1/3 cup use 1 teaspoon lemon juice/vinegar
  • 1/4 cup use 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice/vinegar

Nutrition Information

Calories 126kcal (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126

% Daily Value*

Calories 126kcal 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.