Description
An easy, foolproof way to make homemade buttermilk at home using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for baking, cooking, and everyday recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
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1 cup milk (cow’s milk or goat’s milk)
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1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar
Instructions
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Pour the milk into a measuring cup or bowl.
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Stir in the lemon juice or vinegar.
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Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes.
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Once slightly thickened and lightly curdled, the buttermilk is ready to use.
Notes
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Whole milk works best, but any milk can be used.
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Goat’s milk may appear thinner than traditional buttermilk—this is normal and still works perfectly in baking.
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Use this homemade buttermilk 1:1 in any recipe that calls for buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
- Category: BASICS
- Cuisine: American