Substitute Buttermilk
Create the perfect **buttermilk substitute** in just 5 minutes with this quick and simple recipe that requires only two everyday ingredients: **whole milk** and your choice of **white vinegar** or **lemon juice**. This DIY solution is ideal for those last-minute baking emergencies or when buttermilk isn’t on hand. By adding a touch of acidity to milk, you’ll achieve that same tangy flavor and creamy texture essential for everything from fluffy pancakes to rich biscuits. This no-cook method saves time without compromising on taste, making it an essential trick for home bakers. Perfect for cookies, cakes, marinades, and more, this homemade substitute is as versatile as it is easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon White vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
Measure 1 cup of whole milk and pour it into a small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup.
Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to the milk.
Stir the mixture well to combine.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. The milk will begin to curdle slightly and thicken, resembling buttermilk.
Stir again before using, and incorporate it into your recipe just like regular buttermilk.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 367 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.
