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How to Make Buttermilk
This guide shows how to create a buttermilk substitute by combining milk with lemon juice to achieve similar acidity and flavor. The mixture is left to sit briefly before use, making it a simple alternative when buttermilk is not available for recipes requiring its tang and acidity.
Prep Time
6 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
152 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Stir milk and lemon juice together until combined.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before using in a recipe.
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Notes
- If lemon juice is unavailable, substitute with white vinegar or cream of tartar in the same quantity (1 tablespoon per cup of milk).
- Store homemade buttermilk in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
322mg
(7%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
276mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 276mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.