How to Make Buttermilk
No buttermilk in the fridge? No problem! Learning How to Make Buttermilk at home is a simple process that only requires 2 ingredients: milk and vinegar. It’s the best ingredient when you need to add tang, moisture, and complexity to pancakes, biscuits, cakes, and more!
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Tablespoon
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Acid (White Vinegar or Fresh Lemon Juice)
- Scant 1 Cup Whole Milk room temperature is ideal
Instructions
- Add the acid of your choice to a liquid measuring cup.1 Tablespoon Acid (White Vinegar or Fresh Lemon Juice)
- Fill the rest of the measuring cup to the 1 cup volume line with whole milk, stirring to combine.Scant 1 Cup Whole Milk
- Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes before using in the recipe of your choice or place in an airtight container for a later time.
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Tips and tricks
- Dairy free buttermilk - You don’t have to make buttermilk from milk! You can add vinegar or lemon juice to any thick and creamy non-dairy alternative and turn it into a vegan buttermilk substitute. Coconut, soy, and oat milk are all great options.
- To scale the recipe - This recipe makes 1 cup of buttermilk. To make more, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar per every cup of milk.
- Use room temperature milk - Cold milk will not curdle and thicken as nicely as room temperature milk. Let your milk sit on the kitchen counter for about 30 minutes before making buttermilk.
- How long does homemade buttermilk last? Once you combine the milk and acid, the milk will immediately begin to curdle and will continue to thicken the longer it sits. When stored in an airtight jar in the fridge, the homemade buttermilk should stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
- Can you freeze buttermilk? Yes! Buttermilk freezes surprisingly well in a sealed freezer-safe container or an ice cube tray when you only need small portions.
- What is the ratio of acid to milk in homemade buttermilk? For every 1 cup of milk, stir in 1 tablespoon of acid (vinegar or lemon juice) and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 0.01mg
