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How to Make Buttermilk

Learn how to make buttermilk at home in minutes with just two ingredients. Ready to use in minutes with all of your favorite recipes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice or distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup milk less than 1 tablespoon

Instructions

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  1. Pour the lemon juice or vinegar into a measuring cup. Then, pour in the milk until it reaches the 1 cup line.
  2. Allow the mixture to rest and curdle. It only takes a few minutes.
  3. Then stir and use in your recipe!

Notes

  • It's easy to double and half this recipe. Just keep the ratio the same - 1 tablespoon of acid and 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • You can use any milk you have on hand to make this buttermilk substitute. Even heavy cream will work well.
  • You can use this as soon as it's made in your favorite recipes, or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • This recipe makes 1 cup buttermilk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 338mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 396IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 338mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 396IU 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

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