Dozens of iconic Southern recipes call for buttermilk, the incomparable cultured milk that lightens, tenderizes, marinates, flavors, and performs other works of kitchen magic. When buttermilk is at ...
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7 best buttermilk substitutes

Milk and Lemon Juice or Vinegar This stellar method for making buttermilk at home is one of our favorites. Technically, it’s soured milk since it lacks the fermentation of real, cultured buttermilk, ...
Never leave buttermilk out of a recipe — it's essential for adding moisture and helping batters rise. You can create buttermilk substitutions using other dairy such as milk, yogurt, and sour cream.
The bake sale is tomorrow morning and the grocery store is already closed. You signed up to bring the banana bread (no sweat) but there’s not a drop of buttermilk in the house. Don’t abandon your ...
Homemade buttermilk in a glass and carafe - sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock Buttermilk is the secret weapon behind many classic recipes, serving to tenderize and ...