How to Make Buttermilk
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How to Make Buttermilk
Description
The method involves pouring one cup of milk (any type) into a bowl and stirring in one tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice or white vinegar. After letting the mixture sit for about five minutes, the milk thickens slightly and takes on the acidity needed to replace buttermilk in recipes. This easy substitute can be used immediately as a replacement in baking or cooking which calls for buttermilk.
The recipe is adaptable to dairy-free diets by simply substituting plant-based milk of choice. This homemade version provides acidity and texture similar to that of commercial buttermilk without needing specialized ingredients.
Allowing the mixture to sit undisturbed for the full five minutes encourages proper curdling. Use the buttermilk substitute promptly for best results in recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed or white vinegar
- 1 cup milk of choice
Instructions
- Pour milk into a bowl.
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice OR vinegar to the bowl with the milk. Stir to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes until the milk begins to curdle and becomes acidic.
- Use in place of buttermilk in the recipe as it calls for. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use a preferred plant-based milk instead of dairy milk.
- Let the milk and acid mixture sit at least 5 minutes to curdle before using.
- Use as a direct substitute in recipes calling for buttermilk without additional adjustments.
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