Need a Buttermilk Alternative? Try This.
Lan Lam explains why Greek yogurt is a great alternative for a recipe that calls for Buttermilk.
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One morning I did not have anything to substitute. So I threw in some vanilla ice cream.
When you also add a little bit of salt into it that's basically Turkish ayran.
Kefir work?
Buttermilk cow?
Yes
now what’s the substitute for greek yogurt lol, can i use normal yogurt
Really needed this tip, because the clabbered milk wasn't offering good results. Thank you!
You can simply use milk and water
Awesome tip!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What is your opinion on buttermilk powder?
Kefir would be an option
I don’t normally have yogurt or buttermilk in my fridge, so I might as well just go to the store and buy buttermilk then.
As much milk and cheese as there is in my diet, I don’t need the yogurt. I was hoping she would have another alternative to add to it, something that I might have in my pantry.
Thank you!! I never believed vinegar/milk was actually a substitue for buttermilk
Great tip! Thanks!
What about mixing in sour cream?
Right, lemon juice in milk has never tasted right. Subbing Gk yogurt & water is far better!
Thank you, Lan You’re always so helpful.💞
Substitute the yogurt for yogurt, got it.
Vegans can do this with plant based yogurt. 👍
Goated
This is a great tip. Thanks Lan!
ohhh thanks! it is nearly impossible to find buttermilk in my country!!
I've used Greek yogurt in pancake batter but didn't think about it.
First, love all of what you all do on ATK! Secondn what's your opinion on powdered buttermilk?
I always have plain lifeway kefir on hand for smoothies and it also works as a buttermilk sub and it’s in basically every store. It lasts so long in the fridge too. Thanks for the Greek yogurt hack.
And madam Pompidou, ACV works fine in these preparations.
Fun note, goat yogurt, colostrum, nutrient dense. Send the bovine out to pasture.
Capra hircus is the dominant protein.
What about kefir?
Wish I knew this earlier
Can flavored yogurt be used?
I never even thought of it. Thnx.
Nice! Cuz I always have plain Greek yogurt in my fridge for breakfast. I've started subbing it for sour cream. Now I can sub it for buttermilk too! 🎉
Excellent tip