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How to make Buttermilk

Adapted from an internet recipe.
If you cannot find buttermilk at the grocery, this is a great shortcut to make your own.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, OR lime juice, OR vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Measure out your milk in a measuring cup, stir in lemon juice, let stand for 5-10 minutes, the milk will be slightly thickened with some small curdled bits.
  • Use as you would regular buttermilk in your recipe, including the curdled bits.

Notes

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