on Oct 17, 2024 85 Comments Buttermilk is one ingredient that I love to have on hand. But, sometimes, I think I have plenty in the fridge, only to realize that I don’t. And if I’ve got the urge to make a Caramel Cake and I’m out of buttermilk, then I’m making my own! It is easy to do and only takes two ingredients that work perfectly in baking and cooking. It tastes just like store-bought buttermilk! Here’s how you’ll make a simple homemade buttermilk substitute for baking or cooking: Buttermilk adds a rich, tangy flavor and a thicker consistency than other kinds of milk. It works to tenderize meat and vegetables. The lactic acid also reacts with other ingredients like baking powder and baking soda in recipes and acts as a leavening agent. This helps batters and doughs to rise and be more tender. Here’s how to make my easy buttermilk substitute. I hope you find this helpful! You can use either combination I’ve provided above to make one cup of homemade buttermilk substitute. If you need more or less buttermilk, you can quickly scale the recipe to fit your desired amount. Also, reference Other Homemade Buttermilk Substitutes to follow. Each of these substitutions equals 1 cup of buttermilk:
1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt 1 cup plain kefir ¾ cup sour cream + ¼ cup water or milk 1 cup milk + 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 cup water + 1/4 cup buttermilk powder
To make a dairy-free and/ or, use your favorite non-dairy milk such as almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or oat milk in place of the store-bought buttermilk called for in the recipe! It’s that easy!
1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup non-dairy milk (coconut, soy, rice, oat, almond) + 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup non-dairy milk (coconut, soy, rice, oat, almond) = 1 tablespoon vinegar (distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
Then, follow the same recipe steps as those for regular dairy milk. To freeze. Spoon any unused buttermilk substitute into an ice cube tray with a tablespoon. Place the tray into the freezer until frozen well, about an hour. Remove from the freezer and dispense the frozen cubes into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Tenderizes
It’s great for soaking meats and vegetables to make them more tender before cooking, generally frying.
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Leavens Baked Goods
It reacts with other chemical leavening agents in recipes to produce gas bubbles, which then help cakes, cookies, and other baked goods to rise.
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Enjoy!Robyn xo
