MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTERMILK:

Add 1 T fresh lemon juice or vinegar (white, apple cider or rice vinegar) to a cup of milk and combine. Let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then use it in your next bake or dessert.

USE BUTTERMILK IN …

BAKING
It’s a raising agent and adds moistness to bakes. It also keeps baked goods white when using blueberries, which can make bakes look grey.

SET DESSERTS
Buttermilk is relatively low in fat but lends creaminess to panna cottas and jellies without the richness of cream.

MARINADES
It not only lends tanginess to meat when used as a marinade, but also works as a tenderiser.

DRESSINGS
Combined with garlic and herbs, buttermilk makes creamy dressings to add flavour to everything from green salads to seafood.

IN DRINKS
Try it in refreshing Indian lassis and fruit smoothies on a hot summer’s day.

TRY THESE RECIPES:

BUTTERMILK JELLY WITH STICKY STRAWBERRIES

This summery showstopper will wow your guests. Take it up a notch by setting in an oversized detailed mould.

View the buttermilk jelly and sticky strawberries recipe here.

BUTTERMILK-SOAKED OATS WITH BERRIES

A tangy version of Bircher muesli (a.k.a your next best breakfast). Serve with your favourite fruit.

View the buttermilk-soaked oats recipe here.

COCONUT-AND-BUTTERMILK LOAF

Easy, airy and delicious.

View the coconut-and-buttermilk loaf recipe here.

BAKED MAAS TART WITH CITRUS CURD

Move over milk tart. The baked filling and zesty citrus curd topping in this recipe are a match made in dessert heaven.

View the baked maas tart with citrus curd recipe here.

Make this version of our November 2015 cover star by stacking flapjacks with buttermilk (and drizzling over some more before serving).

View the banana flapjack with buttermilk recipe here.

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