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homemade essentials: tangy buttermilk

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is pretty much the DIY buttermilk recipe that you have used like forever, but with one additional ingredient that I believe takes it over the top… buttermilk powder, but more on that later. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For homemade essentials: tangy buttermilk

  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • 2 tsp
    buttermilk powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    white vinegar, or lemon juice, freshly squeezed

How To Make homemade essentials: tangy buttermilk

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    PREP/PREPARE
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    Why Buttermilk Powder? Well, if you have buttermilk powder, you can mix it with water to get buttermilk… Question: Have you ever tasted buttermilk powder dissolved in water? I do not know what that stuff is, but is sure does not taste like buttermilk to me. However, when you add a bit to this recipe, it really gives the buttermilk a deep rich flavor; almost as if you are drinking fresh cultured buttermilk. Not all buttermilk powders are created equal. This is the brand, I have been using for years: https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Buttermilk-Powder/dp/B00V3M8XRG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3RA2NEY0MFKCM&keywords=powdered+buttermilk&qid=1558454012&s=gateway&sprefix=powdered+butt%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-2
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    If I have a choice between the vinegar and lemon juice, I think the freshly-squeezed lemon juice, wins out.
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    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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    Pour the milk into a container, and let it sit on the countertop for about 15 minutes, just to take the chill off.
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    Add the buttermilk powder, whisk to combine, and let stand for 5 minutes.
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    Add the vinegar, or lemon juice, and let stand an additional 10 minutes.
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    Whisk to combine, and place in the fridge until needed.
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    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
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    Use in any recipe that calls for buttermilk, or just pour a glass and drink it. Enjoy.
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    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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