Description
Learn how to make homemade buttermilk quickly and easily with just milk and vinegar or lemon juice. This simple DIY buttermilk substitute is perfect for baking and cooking, providing the tangy flavor and acidity needed in recipes without the need to buy store-bought buttermilk.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk (or 2% milk)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pour the milk: Pour the milk into a measuring cup or bowl to prepare for acidification.
- Add vinegar or lemon juice: Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to the milk and stir gently to combine.
- Let it sit: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. During this time, the milk will curdle slightly and thicken.
- Use or store: Use the homemade buttermilk immediately in your recipes or transfer it to the refrigerator to store for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can easily double or triple this recipe if more buttermilk is needed.
- This homemade buttermilk works as a perfect substitute for store-bought buttermilk in all baking recipes.
- Fresh lemon juice or white vinegar both work well as the acid to curdle the milk.
- Use whole milk for the richest flavor, but 2% milk can be used as a lighter option.
