No buttermilk? No problem! Learn how to make a quick and easy homemade buttermilk substitute with just two ingredients — ready in 5 minutes!

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📝 Description

Buttermilk is a key ingredient in many classic recipes — from fluffy pancakes and biscuits to fried chicken and creamy dressings. But what if you don’t have any on hand? Homemade buttermilk is easy to make using common kitchen staples like milk and vinegar or lemon juice. It replicates the tangy acidity and consistency of store-bought buttermilk, helping activate baking soda in recipes and tenderize meats.

Whether you're baking a cake, marinating chicken, or whipping up a ranch dressing, this quick DIY buttermilk recipe is a lifesaver that works just as well as the real thing.

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🧂 Ingredients (U.S. Standard Measurements)

• 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred, but 2% or even plant-based milks can work)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice

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🍳 Instructions

1. Measure

Pour 1 cup of milk into a liquid measuring cup or bowl.

2. Add Acid

Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the milk.

3. Stir & Let Sit

Give it a quick stir, then let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes. The milk will begin to curdle slightly and thicken — that’s when it’s ready to use!

✅ Tip: The longer it sits, the thicker and more "buttermilk-like" the texture becomes.

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🧠 Tips & Tricks

• Use whole milk for best flavor and richness, but 2% or skim can be used in a pinch.
• Don’t use flavored plant milks — if you're going dairy-free, use unsweetened almond, oat, or soy milk plus the acid.
• If using in baking, make it fresh and don’t store for later use.
• You can also use plain yogurt or sour cream thinned with milk or water as a buttermilk substitute.

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🔁 Variations (From Me!)

🥥 Coconut Buttermilk (Dairy-Free)

For a dairy-free version with a tropical twist:

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Let it sit 10–15 minutes — perfect for vegan pancakes or muffins!

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🍽 Uses for Buttermilk

• Pancakes & waffles
• Biscuits & scones
• Buttermilk fried chicken
• Salad dressings (like ranch)
• Cakes & cupcakes
• Cornbread
• Marinades for tenderizing meat

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🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 cup prepared)

• Calories: 100
• Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 6g
• Sodium: 105mg
• Sugars: 12g
• Calcium: ~300mg

(Based on whole milk + vinegar version)