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How to Make Buttermilk

Learn How to Make Buttermilk with just two ingredients for a buttermilk substitute for cooking and baking! Helpful guide with more substitutes, along with dairy-free and vegan options.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Drinks , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk or 2% or 1%
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Pour milk into a glass measuring cup. Add vinegar OR lemon juice and allow to sit for about 5 minutes before use. You can expect it to appear curdled. Stir it and then use as you would store-bought buttermilk.

Notes

  • The recipe may be increased or decreased proportionately.
  • Additional Buttermilk Substitution Options:
  • Dairy-Free Buttermilk:
  • For dairy-free buttermilk, substitute your preferred non-dairy milk (coconut milk, soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, oat milk, etc.) with the whole milk called for in the recipe. 
  • 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup plain kefir
  • 1 cup buttermilk = ¾ cup sour cream + ¼ cup water or milk
  • 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup milk + 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup water + 1/4 cup buttermilk powder

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 93mg (4%) Potassium 366mg (10%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 395IU (8%) Calcium 301mg (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Potassium 366mg 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 395IU 8%
Calcium 301mg 30%

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