Nutrition Facts for Buttermilk substitution for baking

Buttermilk Substitution for Baking

Create perfect homemade buttermilk in just 5 minutes with this simple and effective substitution recipe! Using only two common ingredients—milk and a splash of white vinegar or lemon juice—you can craft a tangy, curdled buttermilk alternative that's ideal for all your baking needs. Whether you're whipping up fluffy pancakes, tender biscuits, or a moist cake, this DIY buttermilk substitute provides the same acidity and texture as the store-bought version, making it a versatile 1:1 replacement. It's a quick, no-cook solution that's perfect for when you're in a pinch. Try this easy trick today and never let a lack of buttermilk slow down your baking adventures again!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100
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Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:5 mins
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 tablespoon White vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a measuring cup or small bowl, pour 1 cup of milk.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk.

Step 3

Stir the mixture gently to combine.

Step 4

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. The milk will begin to curdle slightly, mimicking the consistency and tang of buttermilk.

Step 5

Use the buttermilk substitute immediately in your baking recipe as a 1:1 replacement for commercial buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (259g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 124.7
Total Fat 4.8g 0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 20.0mg 0%
Sodium 98.7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 8g 0%
Vitamin D 100IU 0%
Calcium 293.9mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Potassium 367.2mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%
Protein: 26.0%
Carbs: 39.0%