DIY Buttermilk Substitute
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(8)
Ingredients
1 cup
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup minus 2 teaspoons (about 235ml) whole milk
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Preparation
Step 1
Place vinegar/lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup.
Step 2
Pour in the milk until it reaches the 1-cup line.
Step 3
Give it a stir, then let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 4
The milk will be slightly soured/curdled and ready to use in your recipe in place of buttermilk.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Special Tools:
Liquid Measuring Cup
Can I Use Apple Cider Vinegar? Yes.
Other Milks:
I strongly recommend using whole milk, but 2% reduced-fat milk can work in a pinch. If you want to use nondairy milk, I recommend almond or oat milk. In general, the thicker, the better.
Can I Use Sour Cream or Yogurt & Milk Instead? See section above.
Can I Use Kefir Instead of Buttermilk? Yes, kefir can work as a 1:
1 substitute if you have it on hand.
Ratio Cheat Sheet:
3/4 cup milk + 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vinegar/lemon juice || 1/2 cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar/lemon juice || 1/4 cup milk + 1/2 teaspoon vinegar/lemon juice
