5 Easy Buttermilk Substitutes (Recipes + Vegan Options) - Learn how to make a homemade buttermilk substitute in 10 minutes with this super easy recipe.
1tablespoonlemon juicemay substitute white vinegar
1cupmilk
Cream of Tartar + Milk
1 ½teaspoonscream of tartar
1cupmilk
Greek Yogurt + Milk
¾cupgreek yogurtplain
¼cupmilk
Sour Cream + Milk
½cupsour cream
½cupmilk
Crème Fraîche + Milk
½cupcrème fraîche
½cupmilk
Instructions
Lemon Juice + Milk
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a liquid measuring cup. Pour in milk until it reaches the 1 cup measurement line. Pour the mixture into a mason jar and close the lid on tightly. Shake well and let rest for 10 minutes.
1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 cup milk
Cream of Tartar + Milk
Whisk together cream of tartar and milk in a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well. Let rest for 10 minutes.
1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 cup milk
Greek Yogurt + Milk
Add greek yogurt and milk to a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well. Let rest for 10 minutes.
¾ cup greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk
Sour Cream + Milk
Add sour cream and milk to a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well. Let rest for 10 minutes.
½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk
Crème Fraîche + Milk
Add crème fraîche and milk to a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly and shake well. Let rest for 10 minutes.
½ cup crème fraîche, ½ cup milk
Notes
Ingredient Notes
acid - Acid is an essential ingredient.
It provides a tangy flavor that balances savory or sweet flavors in all sorts of delicious recipes.
It also activates baking soda (a leavening agent), creating tiny gas bubbles that cause baked goods to rise when they are exposed to the heat of an oven.
Common acids used are:
lemon juice
vinegar - white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
milk products - Traditional buttermilk is made with regular milk products. However, it's super easy to make a Vegan buttermilk substitute or a dairy-free buttermilk substitute by using your favorite plant based milk.
Here are some common ingredients you can use:
regular milk products - plain, low-fat, whole
heavy cream
plain yogurt - or Greek yogurt
sour cream - is a pasteurized product made from a fermented culture of lactic acid bacteria and cream.
crème fraîche - is very similar to sour cream but contains more fat.
Use Fresh Ingredients - For best results, be sure to use fresh ingredients. Sour milk is spoiled milk.
For Thicker Consistency - Substitute heavy cream for a thicker consistency in the end result.
For Smoother Consistency - Blend the ingredients for a smoother consistency. We love to use our Vitamix for smoothing out all sorts of liquids, like salad dressings, sauces, and soups.
Freezing and Storage
Storage - Store in the refrigerator and use or freeze by the freshness date on the container.Freezing - Freeze it for use later. It freezes well and thaws without separating. Try these easy methods:
Original Container - The simplest way is to freeze it in its original container. Just make sure there is an inch of room at the top of the container to allow for expansion of the leftover liquid as it freezes. Otherwise, the container will rupture.
Ice Cube Tray - Freeze it in ice cube trays. Once frozen, pop out the frozen cubes and store them in a freezer bag in the freezer.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bring it to room temperature before using.Use in all your favorite recipes. Substitute 1 cup buttermilk alternative for 1 cup buttermilk in recipes.