Buttermilk

usgb/ˈbʌtərmɪlk/
noun

A liquid leftover from making butter from cream.

She used the fresh buttermilk from the churn to make pancakes.
Visual representation of "buttermilk" - A liquid leftover from making butter from cream.

Often appears as...

  • buttermilk pancake
  • buttermilk biscuit
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Cooking Ingredient

Buttermilk is often used in baking for its acidic properties which help with leavening.

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Add buttermilk to the cake batter for a fluffier texture.
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Sour Taste

Buttermilk has a tangy, sour flavor, different from sweet, regular milk.

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The sourness of the buttermilk gives these scones a distinct taste.
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Substitution Caution

Substituting buttermilk for regular milk in recipes can change the texture and flavor significantly.

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If you swap buttermilk for milk, remember to add baking soda to balance acidity.
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