If its not in your fridge, heres what you could use instead.
All too often I wake up Saturday morning with a craving forpancakesand no buttermilk in the refrigerator.
Because of this, Ive learned to adapt and use substitutes!
Alison Bickel
Luckily, there are a lot of great ones.
Here are the very best, including one thats dairy-free.
What Is Buttermilk?
Alison Bickel
Traditionally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning butter.
Buttermilk is most commonly used in baking.
When paired with baking soda, it helps things like pancakes andbiscuitsrise, while giving them exceptional fluffiness.
Souring milk with an acid results in a quick and reliable hack for buttermilk!
This blend can be used interchangeably for 1 cup of buttermilk in any recipe.
Simply thin plain yogurt with a bit of milk and use the mixture as an equal 1-to-1 substitute.
you’re able to do this with either regular or Greek yogurt, whole milk or low-fat.
This makes it an excellent 1-to-1 buttermilk substitute in cooking and baking.
Unsweetened soy milk and almond milk are your best options.
(Stay away from coconut milk.)
Recipes With Buttermilk
Use excess buttermilk or one of the substitutes above to make these recipes:
