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Buttermilk substitutes
Running out of buttermilk? Try these tested swaps.
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Swaps for Buttermilk
- 1:1
Milk + lemon juice
1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice; rest 5 min — homemade buttermilk
- 1:1
Milk + white vinegar
1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar; rest 5 min — homemade buttermilk
- 1:1
Plain yogurt thinned
¾ cup yogurt + ¼ cup milk or water
- 1:1
Kefir
1:1 closest pourable cultured swap
- 1:1
Oat milk + lemon juice
1 cup oat milk + 1 tbsp lemon; rest 5 min — dairy-free
- 1:1
Soy milk + vinegar
1 cup soy milk + 1 tbsp vinegar; rest 5 min — dairy-free
Taste as you go
Ratios are a starting point — adjust salt, fat, and sweetness for your dish.
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FAQ
Can Homii swap buttermilk in my recipes automatically?
Yes. Save a recipe to your cookbook and Homii can apply allergy-safe swaps and rewrite steps.