SUBSTITUTE FOR BUTTERMILK IN RECIPES
Did you ever get ready to make a recipe that calls for buttermilk to find that you don’t have any on hand? Here is a handy tip on how to make a substitute for buttermilk in a recipe. Many of you probably already know this but each time I post a recipe that calls for buttermilk, I always get asked what can be substituted.
Combine 1 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 tablespoon lemon juice with enough milk to make 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes. This makes 1 cup buttermilk for use in recipes.
If you love biscuits you may also love these delicious Honey Buttermilk Biscuits. They are easy to make and a family favorite!
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Dumb question ♀️ would the lemon juice (or white vinegar) trick work if I used powdered milk & water??
I have not tried it but if you mix up the milk first and then add the vinegar it may work for you.
Before my buttermilk goes bad I freeze in ice cube tray and then transfer to a freezer bag
I cant wait to try the cinnamon bread AND cinnamon chips recipes. So excited! Happy Fall
My mom taught me the vinegar sub many years ago when I was young, but I didn’t know about using lemon juice. These days, I keep buttermilk powder on hand. But this works quite well if you don’t have that either.
Can you refrigerate the leftovers? How long will it last in the fridge?
Yes, you could Amanda and I think how long it kept would probably be determined by the date on your milk.
Thank u for this tip. I have thrown buttermilk away before because my recipe didn’t call for much. Luv this.
I have used this recipe to substitute for buttermilk and it works very well. But I don’t always have lemon juice or vinegar around because of a citrus allergy. I improvised using plain yogurt (1/3 cup yogurt) into about 2/3 cup of any milk, mix well. If you can let it sit overnight, it will be thick like buttermilk. I did have an unusual response to my yogurt milk, my kids liked to drink it. LOL Yes, they still like plain Greek style yogurt with milk as a beverage.
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Thank you so much Ruth. Happy you enjoy the site and happy to have you.
I have always used this for buttermilk no matter the type of milk I have you cannot tell the taste difference in recipes. I sure do like a lot of your recipes they are really very good
Does it matter if the milk is whole or 2% or whole milk? I almost never have whole milk in the fridge unless I am specifically using it for a recipe.
I have used both Sandy and it does not seem to matter.
i was wondering if the taste is the same without useing actuall butter milk.
I don’t think you will be able to tell the difference, Judi. I have used this in a pinch and no one ever said anything about the taste. Of course, I prefer real buttermilk.
My LaRue’s came to Arkansas from Kentucky.It is a beautiful state.
Does it need to be whole milk? I always have fat free.
No, it doesn’t need to be whole milk Gloria.