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Homemade Buttermilk

A quick, two-ingredient substitute for store-bought buttermilk that delivers the same tang and tenderizing power in baking and marinades. Ready in minutes using milk and lemon juice or distilled white vinegar.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Basics, Ingredient
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2% preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or distilled white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Pour the milk into a liquid measuring cup or small bowl.
  • Add the lemon juice or distilled white vinegar and stir gently to combine.
  • Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes until slightly thickened and lightly curdled.
  • Stir again, then use as a 1:1 substitute for buttermilk in recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 2.4gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 105mgSugar: 12g
Keyword Baking, Buttermilk Substitute, DIY Buttermilk, Homemade Buttermilk, No Cook, Quick
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