QUICK WINS
Cheat’s Buttermilk Substitute
A simple two-ingredient buttermilk substitute for baking without buying a carton.
EASY
10 MINS
1 CUP
ABOUT THE RECIPE
Buttermilk is always the ingredient recipes ask for in tiny, annoying amounts, which is why this cheat’s version earns its place. Milk, lemon juice or vinegar, a few minutes, and you have a buttermilk substitute ready for scones, muffins, pancakes or whatever started the problem.
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
1 cup (250ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 Tbsp (20ml) lemon juice or white vinegar
Method
1.
Pour the milk into a jug and stir in the lemon juice or vinegar.
2.
Leave to sit for 5-10 minutes until it looks slightly curdled. That's it, you've got buttermilk!
SAMANTHA'S NOTES
Make it vegan
Scale the ratio
Let it thicken
Only need a splash? Halve or quarter the amounts, but keep the ratio the same. It works just as well in smaller batches.
The longer the mixture sits, the thicker it becomes. Use it straight away for baking, or rest it longer if you need it for coating.
For vegan recipes, use unsweetened soy or oat milk. Both curdle nicely and give you that tangy buttermilk-style result.
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