Make Your Own Buttermilk Substitute at Home

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Learn how to make a simple buttermilk substitute using just two ingredients - milk and vinegar or lemon juice. This tangy and creamy substitute works great in recipes like pancakes, biscuits, and dressings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a measuring cup, pour in the milk.
  2. Add white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk.
  3. Stir gently to combine and let sit for 5 minutes. The milk will curdle slightly.
  4. Your homemade buttermilk substitute is ready to use in your favorite recipes!

Interesting Facts

  • Traditional buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning butter from cream.
  • Buttermilk substitutes can be made with different acids like vinegar, lemon juice, or cream of tartar.