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Buttermilk

Also called karnemelk, cultured buttermilk

Thin, tangy cultured low-fat milk. Tenderises fried chicken, lifts scones and pancakes with baking soda, and is drunk cold in the Netherlands.

VegetarianGluten-freeContains: milk

What can replace it

  • T1 · Great swapKefir

    Slightly thicker and tangier.

  • T2 · GoodMilk

    Not acidic; stir in a spoon of lemon juice and rest 5 minutes.

  • T2 · GoodPlain yoghurt

    Thicker; thin with a little milk or water. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchSour cream

    Much richer and thicker; thin with milk. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Buttermilk