Learn exactly what buttermilk is and tips on using it in Southern recipes
What is buttermilk?
What Is Buttermilk?
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What’s The Difference Between Churned Vs. Store-Bought Buttermilk?
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However, most of what we buy in stores is low-fat.
Store-bought buttermilk is thicker, tangier, and more acidic than traditional or homemade buttermilk.
How Is Buttermilk Used In Southern Cooking?
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Today, cultured buttermilk is also used to add tanginess to thickcreamy dressingsand sauces.
Can You Drink Buttermilk?
Buttermilk is a prized Southern ingredient, but it’s also a delicious beverage that’s good for us.
A few sips calmed things down, with the lactic acid making it easier to digest than milk.
How Long Does Buttermilk Last?
After a few days in the fridge, buttermilk naturally separates into solids and whey.
Cultured products are forgiving.
Can You Freeze Buttermilk?
Buttermilk freezes well, so there is no need to waste a drop.
Thaw frozen buttermilk in the refrigerator overnight or on reduced power in the microwave.
So, how can one use a fresh carton of buttermilk?
Let us count at least 12 delicious ways:
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