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homemade buttermilk in a glass measuring cup

Fast and Easy Homemade Buttermilk

Learn how to make fresh, homemade buttermilk quickly. This simple recipe creates the perfect amount of buttermilk substitute, reducing waste and adding flavor to your favorite dishes!
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Course: Baking Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk substitute, homemade buttermilk, homemade buttermilk with ACV
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 75kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ½ tsp apple cider vinegar OR 2-3 tsp of 5% acidity acv

Instructions

  • Pour one-half cup of whole milk into a glass measuring cup.
    Whole milk works best because its fat content contributes to the right texture. This quantity is a standard amount used in many recipes calling for buttermilk.
    You can easily adjust the recipe to make the amount of buttermilk you need.
  • Add the Apple Cider Vinegar
    We only use Fairchild’s Organic Raw ACV because it is the only brand we have found that has 25% acidity, which is quite potent compared to other brands’ usual 5% acidity.
    For the 25% version, add a teaspoon and a half (1 1/2 tsp) to your milk.
    If you’re using the more common 5% acidity variety, use 2-3 teaspoons instead.
  • Stir and Wait 5 minutes
    You might notice the liquid thickening slightly right away but let it sit for five minutes to allow the acidity to fully interact with the milk proteins, creating the perfect buttermilk substitute.
  • After those five minutes, your buttermilk substitute should have thickened and developed that distinctive tangy flavor. You can use it in any recipe calling for buttermilk.

Notes

Alternatives To Apple Cider Vinegar For Making Homemade Buttermilk

If you don’t have apple cider vinegar, here are other options for making homemade buttermilk:
Lemon Juice:
Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per cup of milk. Stir, then let it sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
White Vinegar:
Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Stir and let it rest for 5-10 minutes until it curdles.
Cream of Tartar:
Use 1 ¾ teaspoons of cream of tartar for each cup of milk. Stir well and allow to sit for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fast and Easy Homemade Buttermilk
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
75
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
15
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
47
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
188
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
198
IU
4
%
Calcium
 
151
mg
15
%
Iron
 
0.01
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.