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Can I Use Milk + Lemon Juice Instead of Buttermilk?

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Milk + Lemon Juice → Buttermilk: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice

Same method as vinegar. Slightly different flavor.

Overview

Yes! Use Milk + Lemon Juice as a substitute for buttermilk at 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice. Same method as vinegar. Slightly different flavor.

Key Details

  • Milk + Lemon Juice → Buttermilk: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Same method as vinegar. Slightly different flavor.
  • This swap works best for: dairy recipes

Why This Matters

  • Milk + Lemon Juice can replace buttermilk in most recipes
  • Same method as vinegar. Slightly different flavor.
  • Consider the specific recipe requirements before substituting

How To

  1. 1Use 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice of milk + lemon juice
  2. 2Same method as vinegar. Slightly different flavor.
  3. 3Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
  4. 4Results may vary slightly from the original recipe

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substitutesdairy-subbuttermilkmilk-lemon-juiceingredient-swap

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, use 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice. Same method as vinegar. Slightly different flavor.