How To Make Buttermilk
An easy homemade buttermilk recipe made with milk and lemon juice in just 15 minutes!
Servings 1
Calories 150kcal
Equipment
- Jug
Ingredients
- 240 ml Milk use skimmed, semi-skimmed, or whole milk. You can also use oat or almond milk.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed (or use white vinegar)
Instructions
- Pour 240ml of milk into a jug.240 ml Milk
- Add the fresh lemon juice and give it a stir with a spoon.1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before using it in your recipe. It will look slightly curdled on top and that's what you want! Leftovers can be stored in a sealed jar in the fridge and will keep for up to 3 days.
Notes
💡 You can easily double or half the recipe. Just remember that for every 240ml of milk, you will need 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Buttermilk acts similarly to natural yogurt, which is a thicker cultured dairy product. Buttermilk is quite a lot thinner than yogurt though, so when using buttermilk in place of yogurt, it's best to reduce the amount by about one-third.
Let's say a recipe calls for 100ml of natural yogurt, you will only need 70ml of buttermilk.
Top Tip:
You can make vegan buttermilk by replacing ordinary milk with a non-dairy milk such as almond or oat.
What can I use Buttermilk for?
Buttermilk in baked goods produces a light, fluffy, and tender crumb. It's great to use in scones, pancakes, muffins, and even buttermilk fried chicken!
Storage:
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to 3 days. Alternatively, buttermilk can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Nutrition Facts
How To Make Buttermilk
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
24
mg
8
%
Sodium
103
mg
4
%
Potassium
332
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
390
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
272
mg
27
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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