Homemade Buttermilk

Whip up your own *Homemade Buttermilk* in just 5 minutes with this super simple, two-ingredient recipe that’s perfect for all your baking and cooking needs! By combining whole milk (or your preferred milk) with a splash of white vinegar or lemon juice, you can effortlessly create a tangy, creamy buttermilk substitute without a trip to the store. This quick DIY method mimics the curdling and thickening of traditional buttermilk, making it ideal for pancakes, biscuits, marinades, and more. Whether you’re in a pinch or looking for an affordable alternative, this fuss-free recipe delivers fresh, flavorful buttermilk every time. Plus, it’s easily scalable, so you can make just the right amount needed for your culinary creations.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk (or any milk of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar or lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Pour 1 cup of whole milk into a measuring cup or small bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir the mixture gently to combine the ingredients.

Step 4

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes. During this time, the milk will curdle slightly and thicken, creating a tangy buttermilk substitute.

Step 5

After 5–10 minutes, give it a final stir and it's ready to use in any recipe that calls for buttermilk.

Step 6

If you need more buttermilk, scale the recipe up by maintaining the ratio of 1 cup of milk to 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(259g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	151.7

Total Fat 8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 24.0mg	0%
Sodium 98.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 8g	0%

Vitamin D 124.0IU	0%
Calcium 276.9mg	0%
Iron 0.0mg	0%
Potassium 323.2mg	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: 47.4%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 31.6%