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How to Make Buttermilk: simple recipe to make buttermilk at home using just two ingredients. Other buttermilk substitutes are included.
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How to Make Buttermilk at Home (Buttermilk Recipe)

Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup buttermilk

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, stir one tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a scant cup of milk.
  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
  • Use as a substitute for buttermilk in your baking recipes.

Notes

Here are some other great substitutes for buttermilk:
Stir in 1/4 cup milk or water into 3/4 cup sour cream.
OR:
Stir in 1/4 cup water or milk into plain or vanilla yogurt.
Use as a substitute for buttermilk in your favorite recipes.