Where To Use And How To Make Buttermilk

Learning how to make buttermilk offers a number of advantages since it is such a traditionally used kitchen staple. There are so many foods that, when made from scratch, call for the substance and it makes them all the more delicious. In addition, it is drunk as a cold beverage in many Eastern countries. Making this on your own can save you plenty of money over time and keep you eating delicious meals.

The process of actually making it is quite simple and calls for only two ingredients. For every cup of whole milk you pour into a bowl, add a tablespoon of cream of tartar. If this is too difficult to find at the store--which it may be--it can be swapped out for lemon juice. Stir the mixture thoroughly and let it rest at the temperature of the room for approximately fifteen minutes. Then, it is ready to serve--it is that simple.

There are a few things one might want to keep in mind when doing this. The first is that it can be left to sit out for extended periods of time, but it will eventually start curdling. Curdling of the substance does not mean it has gone sour. Additional stirring will bring it back to its original texture and it will be fit for serving again. In fact, buttermilk has a much longer shelf-life than standard milk, which also helps to reduce waste and save money.

Traditional buttermilk is the variety that is usually found in countries in Asia. This is also where it is treated as a cold beverage to go alongside meals; we do not often do this with the cultured/commercial version. In addition, these countries use it in many of their traditional dishes to add just a little more tang to wake up the flavor. All over the world, this version is also the base for many soups and sauces.

Most often found in Western kitchens, though, is the commercialized version. This is what our beloved buttermilk pancakes call for in their recipe, as well as many other sweet foods. Pound cake, breads, pies, waffles, and many other sweet treats are made even more delicious when it is added to the recipe. In addition, buttermilk dressing is becoming increasingly popular in Western society for salads.

Teaching oneself how to make buttermilk offers plenty of benefits. It opens up doors to many foods you may not have made without it, and puts a new twist on old recipes as well. It is more useful than milk in this sense, and also in that it does not spoil nearly as quickly. Best of all, it is extremely easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, which is advantageous because it goes such a long way.