Title: How to Make Buttermilk from Milk: 9 Steps (with Pictures)
Headings: How to Make Buttermilk from Milk
How to Make Buttermilk from Milk
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Method 1
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Adding Acids from Your Pantry to Milk
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Method 2
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Substituting Items Like Yogurt or Sour Cream
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Content: Multiply the recipe as needed. For instance, add 2 US tbsp (30 mL) of acid to 2 c (470 mL) of milk if you need 2 cups of buttermilk. 2
Stir the mixture and let it stand for 5-10 minutes. Just a quick stir with the measuring spoon will do. During the 5-10 minutes, the milk will begin to curdle. Small solids will begin to form as a result of adding the lemon juice or vinegar. The mixture will begin to thicken slightly, but will never become as thick as real buttermilk. But it will work just as well in your recipe! 3
Stir 1.75 tsp (8.6 mL) of cream of tartar into 1 c (240 mL) of milk instead. As with the lemon juice or white vinegar, allow the stirred mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes.