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Buttermilk Substitute Recipe
Rahat

Kitchen Tips: Buttermilk Substitute

Need buttermilk in a pinch? In just 5 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, tangy alternative that mimics the rich texture and flavor of traditional buttermilk.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled) may substitute 1 Tablespoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1 scant cup* milk

Method
 

  1. Pour one Tablespoon of lemon juice (or one tablespoon of vinegar) into a liquid measuring cup.
  2. Add milk until liquid reaches the 1-cup line (at eye level).
  3. Stir. The milk will thicken a little and may appear to be slightly curdled or chunky.
  4. Use buttermilk in your recipe as instructed (note that this recipe yields a cup, please use only the amount called for in your recipe).

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal
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