Buttermilk in a Pinch
Whip up perfectly tangy buttermilk in just 5 minutes with this foolproof 'Buttermilk in a Pinch' recipe! Ideal for when you're out of buttermilk but need it for baking or cooking, this quick DIY substitute uses just two common kitchen staples: milk and either lemon juice or white vinegar. The acidity transforms regular milk into a thickened, slightly curdled texture reminiscent of traditional buttermilk, making it a seamless swap in pancakes, biscuits, dressings, and more. With no cooking required and only a couple of minutes of prep time, this simple method is a true kitchen lifesaver that delivers big results. Perfect for last-minute baking emergencies or small-batch recipes, it's the hack every home cook needs in their arsenal. Keywords: quick buttermilk substitute, homemade buttermilk, easy buttermilk recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk (whole milk or 2%)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
Measure 1 cup of milk and pour it into a measuring cup or small bowl.
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar to the milk.
Stir the mixture gently to combine.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. The acidity will cause the milk to curdle slightly and thicken, giving it the texture and tang of buttermilk.
After 5 minutes, your buttermilk substitute is ready to use. Stir again before adding it to your recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.8 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 98 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 381 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
