How To Make Homemade Buttermilk
Learn how to make homemade buttermilk in minutes with just milk and lemon juice or vinegar. It works perfectly in all your favorite baking recipes!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 149kcal
Equipment
- 1 Liquid measuring cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Measure out 1 cup of whole milk. Ensure it's at room temperature for best results.1 cup whole milk
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.1 Tablespoon white vinegar
- Pour the white vinegar or lemon juice into the cup of whole milk.
- Stir the mixture gently to combine. You will notice that the milk starts to curdle slightly and thicken. This is what you want to achieve the buttermilk-like consistency.
- Let the homemade buttermilk sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes. During this time, the acidity from the vinegar or lemon juice will continue to work on the milk, giving it a tangy flavor and thickening it further.
- After the resting time, your homemade buttermilk is ready to use in your favorite recipes that call for buttermilk, such as pancakes, biscuits, or salad dressings.
Notes
- Let the milk come to room temperature before mixing for the best results.
- Don't skip the resting time—it allows the milk to thicken properly.
- Slight curdling is exactly what you want.
- Measure carefully to maintain the proper ratio of milk to acid.
- Make only what you need for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 366mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 301mg