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Homemade Buttermilk

Learn how to make homemade buttermilk using just milk and an acid. This simple recipe yields a creamy, tangy buttermilk perfect for baking and cooking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Baking, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buttermilk
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2% milk works best
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Buttermilk
  1. Measure 1 cup of milk and pour it into a mixing bowl. Whole milk or 2% milk will give the best results for a creamy texture.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk. This acid will curdle the milk slightly, creating the tangy flavor characteristic of buttermilk.
  3. Whisk the mixture gently to combine the milk and acid. This helps to evenly distribute the acid throughout the milk.
  4. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes. During this time, you will notice the milk thickening and curdling slightly, which is a sign that your buttermilk is ready.
  5. After 5 minutes, give the mixture a final whisk. Your homemade buttermilk is now ready to use in recipes or for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

This homemade buttermilk can be used immediately in recipes or stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake well before using if stored.

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