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Homemade Buttermilk

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Basics
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and easy homemade buttermilk substitute using simple kitchen ingredients, perfect for baking and cooking.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup of milk into a measuring cup.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice.
  3. Stir the mixture gently.
  4. Let it sit at room temperature for about 5–10 minutes until it curdles slightly.
  5. Use immediately in recipes as a buttermilk substitute.

Notes

  • This substitute works best in baking recipes.
  • You can also use non-dairy milk like soy or almond with vinegar for a vegan version.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days if not using immediately.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 103
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 107mg
  • Fat: 2.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 12mg