Title: How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute
Headings: How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute
How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute
What You'll Need
Preparation
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Content: How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute
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How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute
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Erin Huffstetler
Updated 04/01/19
Illustration: Emily Roberts. © The Spruce, 2018
There you are, mid-recipe, and you realize that the ingredients list doesn't say milk. It says buttermilk . Or maybe you knew going in that it said buttermilk, but you balked at spending the money to buy a whole quart when you only needed a small amount. Fear not. Any of these substitutes can be used in place of buttermilk, and they'll save you a little money, too. What You'll Need
All you need to create your own batch of buttermilk is regular milk—just a little less than a cup—and a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Preparation
Place the white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup and add enough milk to bring the liquid up to the one-cup line.