Title: Learn How to Make Buttermilk with Two Ingredients
Headings: How to Make Buttermilk
How to Make Buttermilk
Save yourself the emergency trip to the supermarket—if a recipe calls for buttermilk, follow this simple technique for making your own with items you already have in your pantry.
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How to Make Homemade Buttermilk
What you’ll need:
For each cup of buttermilk:
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