Homemade Buttermilk
Make homemade buttermilk in under 10 minutes using simple ingredients. Four easy methods for baking pancakes, biscuits, and more.
Ingredients
Vinegar Buttermilk
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
Lemon Juice Buttermilk
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Cream of Tartar Buttermilk
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
Sour Cream Buttermilk
- ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
Vinegar Buttermilk
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and vinegar until fully combined.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. It will thicken and curdle slightly.
Lemon Juice Buttermilk
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and lemon juice until well combined.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. It will thicken and curdle slightly.
Cream of Tartar Buttermilk
- In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and cream of tartar until there are no lumps.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. It will thicken and curdle slightly.
Sour Cream Buttermilk
- In a small bowl, stir together the milk and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. It will develop a slightly tangy flavor and thicker texture.