Pantry Tips: Buttermilk in a Pinch

What do you do when you really want Flaky, Buttery, Food Processor Buttermilk Biscuits, but you’re out of buttermilk? Dirty Laundry Kitchen Pantry Tips: Substitution Edition: Buttermilk in a Pinch to the rescue. Correct me if I’m wrong, but buttermilk is one of those weird ingredients that is never around when you need it. I feel like I buy it for a specific purpose and then there’s a ton leftover, so it sits in my fridge a long time until the carton is bulging and I’m very afraid. Then, I throw it away without recycling because I’m unwilling to open it long enough to rinse it out. Or, I get really excited and make a few recipes all at once, only to find out I’m actually short a half a cup. Never fear, this problem is history with this helpful Pantry Tip: Substitution Edition: Buttermilk in a Pinch. 1 cup milk (2% or higher if you’re trying to be very authentic) 1 tablespoon (or a little more) of lemon juice or vinegar Buttermilk was traditionally a by product of liquid that was leftover when cream was churned into butter. The tangy flavor came from lactic acid. Today, the commercial product … Continue reading