How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute
Learn how to make a Buttermilk Substitute with these 4 simple substitutions that can be used in any recipe that calls for Buttermilk.
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
Buttermilk Substitute #1: With Vinegar
- 1 cup Full fat milk Lower fat milks can be substituted, but the consistency will be slightly different.
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar or lemon juice Any type of vinegar can be used. More may be needed—up to 2 tablespoons.
Buttermilk Substitute #2: With Yogurt
- 3/4 cup Full fat plain yogurt Lower fat yogurts can be substituted, but the consistency will be slightly different.
- 1/4 cup Full fat milk Lower fat milks can be substituted, but the consistency will be slightly different.
Buttermilk Substitute #3: With Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Full fat sour cream Lower fat sour creams can be substituted, but the consistency will be slightly different.
- 1/2 cup Full fat milk Lower fat milks can be substituted, but the consistency will be slightly different.
Buttermilk Substitute #4: With Cream of Tartar
- 1 cup Full fat milk Lower fat milks can be substituted, but the consistency will be slightly different.
- 2 teaspoons Cream of tartar More may be needed for up to 3 teaspoons.
Instructions
Buttermilk Substitute #1: With Vinegar
- Pour milk into a jar and add vinegar or lemon juice. Stir well.
- Allow milk to curdle, which can take up to 1 hour.
- After milk has sufficiently curdled, whisk milk mixture vigorously to reincorporate the "curdles" (curds and whey) until it resembles the consistency of buttermilk.
- You can now use your substitute in any recipe that calls for buttermilk.
Buttermilk Substitute #2: With Yogurt
- Place yogurt and milk in a jar, and whisk well to thin yogurt to the consistency of buttermilk.
- You can now use your substitute in any recipe that calls for buttermilk.
Buttermilk Substitute #3: With Sour Cream
- Place sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and milk in a jar and whisk well to thin the sour cream to the consistency of buttermilk.
- You can now use your substitute in any recipe that calls for buttermilk.
Buttermilk Substitute #4: With Cream of Tartar
- Place the cream of tartar into a jar and pour a small amount of milk over it. Whisk mixture into a paste.
- Now add the remainder of the milk to the jar, and whisk well to incorporate the cream of tartar paste with the milk.
- Allow milk to curdle, which can take up to 1 hour.
- After milk has sufficiently curdled, whisk milk mixture vigorously to reincorporate the "curdles" (curds and whey) until it resembles the consistency of buttermilk.
- You can now use your substitute in any recipe that calls for buttermilk.
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Notes
You can make Buttermilk substitutes in advance and store them in your refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. However, the buttermilk substitutes made with vinegar, lemon juice, or cream of tartar may separate and will need to be re-whisked before using.
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