how to make buttermilk

To make homemade buttermilk, follow this simple method using just two ingredients: Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240-250 ml) milk (whole milk preferred for best results)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Pour 1 cup of milk into a bowl or measuring cup.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk.
3. Stir the mixture well.
4. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. The milk will curdle slightly and thicken, which is normal.
5. After resting, the mixture is ready to use as a buttermilk substitute in recipes.

This homemade buttermilk works well in baking and cooking, providing the acidity needed for leavening and tenderizing

. Additional tips:

• You can adjust the quantity proportionally using the same ratio (1 tablespoon acid per 1 cup milk).
• For a richer buttermilk, use half-and-half instead of milk.
• If you don’t have white vinegar or lemon juice, other mild vinegars like apple cider vinegar can be used.
• The homemade version won’t be as thick or cultured as store-bought buttermilk but functions similarly in recipes