Homemade Buttermilk Substitute
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5
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
102 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Buttermilk Substitute
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The Homemade Buttermilk Substitute is a simple mix of milk and an acid (white vinegar or lemon juice) used to mimic the tang and acidity of buttermilk. Blending one tablespoon of acid with just under one cup of milk and letting it sit develops its texture and flavor, suitable for baking and cooking recipes that call for buttermilk.
Description
This substitute combines one tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice with enough milk to total one cup, stirred gently and left to rest for five minutes. During this time, the acid slightly curdles the milk, producing a texture and acidity similar to buttermilk. This mixture works well in recipes needing buttermilk's leavening and moisture characteristics, such as pancakes, cakes, or biscuits. It's convenient for home cooks who don't have buttermilk on hand, providing a readily available alternative without the need for special ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 cup milk minus one tablespoon
Instructions
- Pour one tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice into a measuring cup. Add in milk to reach one cup volume. Gently stir then let sit for five minutes. Use as you would buttermilk in recipes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
104mg
(4%)
Potassium
354mg
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
463IU
(9%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 463IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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