Buttermilk Substitutions

There is also a powdered buttermilk substitution. I use this quite a bit. I keep it in the freezer to keep it fresh. It can be purchased at any grocery store.
Lemon Juice Option
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 c. room temperature milk scant cup

Cream of Tartar Option

  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 c. room temperature milk

White Vinegar Option

  • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 c. room temperature milk scant cup

Sour Cream Option

  • 1/2 c. room temperature milk
  • 1/2 c. sour cream

INSTRUCTIONS:

 Lemon Juice Option 

  1. In a 1 cup measuring cup pour 1 T. vinegar
  2. Fill the rest of the measuring cup with milk
  3. Gently stir and let sit for about 10 minutes or up to 2 hours, allowing milk to slightly curdle which will give it a buttermilk-like texture and taste

Cream of Tartar Option

  1. Pour milk into a mixing bowl and then vigorously whisk in cream of tartar until smooth

White Vinegar Option

  1.  In a 1 cup measuring cup pour 1 Tbsp vinegar.
  2. Fill the rest of the measuring cup with milk.
  3. Gently stir and let sit for about 10 minutes, up to 2 hours, allowing milk to slightly curdle which will give it a buttermilk-like texture and taste.
Sour Cream Option

  1. Whisk ingredients in a small mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Let sit for 10 minutes, up to 2 hours

Always remember..."Life's short, eat dessert first!"...words to live by!