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How to Make Buttermilk

Many recipes call for buttermilk, and there is no doubt that buttermilk deepens the flavor and richness of the recipes that call for it. This is the best Buttermilk Substitute you'll need.

Prep Time
1 min
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 8 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar

Instructions

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  1. In a measuring cup, add one cup of regular milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar.  Stir and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes. 
  2. At the end of that time, you will see the milk begin to curdle. Use in recipes calling for buttermilk.
  3. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or frozen for up to three months.

Notes

  • What are some other buttermilk substitutes? (these are for 1 cup)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • ¾ cup sour cream and enough water to make 1 cup
  • 1 cup milk with 1 ¾ teaspoons cream of tartar.  Let stand until curdled.
  • Powdered buttermilk (see canister instructions for mixing directions and equivalents.)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Tbsp Calories 8kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 8

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Tbsp
Calories 8kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Sugar 1g 2%

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