Buttermilk Substitutes

Name: Buttermilk Substitutes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup milk; 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 cup
Calories
150 kcal

Buttermilk Substitutes

Brielle Calderon

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Learn how to quickly create straightforward buttermilk substitutes, including dairy-free options. Find out which substitute works best for each recipe type.

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Ingredients

Servings

Option 1: All-purpose use in breads, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods

1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
1 cup milk whole, 2%, 1%, or skim

Option 2: Use for muffins, cakes, quickbreads, and scones

1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 cup milk whole, 2%, 1%, or skim

Option 3: Use for dense baked goods, dressings, and marinades

3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk whole, 2%, 1%, or skim

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Instructions

Simply stir or whisk ingredients together and let stand 5 minutes before using in any recipe calling for buttermilk.
Be sure to make the appropriate measurement scaling adjustments needed for the amount of buttermilk called for in the recipe.

Notes

Refrigeration: Store for up to 1 week in a sealed jar or container. Shake well before use.
Freezing: Pour the substitute into a freezer-safe container, leaving some space at the top. For smaller portions, freeze in an ice cube tray and then transfer to a sealed container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
For a dairy-free version, you can use the first two options with non-dairy milk like oat, soy, or almond milk.
Refrigeration: Store for up to 1 week in a sealed jar or container. Shake well before use.
Freezing: Pour the substitute into a freezer-safe container, leaving some space at the top. For smaller portions, freeze in an ice cube tray and then transfer to a sealed container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (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 381mg (11%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 396IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 301mg (30%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	150kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	12g	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	381mg	8%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	396IU	8%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	301mg	30%
Iron	0.01mg	0%