Homemade Buttermilk | Easy Buttermilk Substitute

homemade buttermilk in a pint mason jar on a kitchen counter

Homemade Buttermilk | Easy Buttermilk Substitute

In need of a cup of buttermilk? This recipe will help you create exactly the amount of buttermilk you need for your recipe, so you can enjoy that tangy taste and fluffy texture in your baked goods. Have this simple buttermilk substitute ready to use in just about 5 minutes. Dairy free options in notes.

Course baking ingredient, buttermilk, Condiment, ingredient

Cuisine American, baking

Keyword buttermilk substitute, diy buttermilk, homemade buttermilk

Prep Time 1

Total Time 6

Servings cup

Calories 150kcal

Cost $1

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 tbsp lemon juice OR white vinegar

Instructions

Once you have your ingredients on hand, simply mix them together in a non-metallic container, and let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes.
You may see some light curdling, that's totally normal! It's also normal if you don't see the milk starting to separate into solids. Either way, you're buttermilk is ready to use after that short 5-10 minute rest.

Notes

* For a dairy free buttermilk option, simply use any type of milk that you'd like!

* If you don't have liquid acid on hand, you can use 1 and ¾ teaspoon cream of tarter + 1 cup of milk instead.

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