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How to Make Buttermilk with Lemon Juice

Learn how to make buttermilk with lemon juice at home - Perfect to use in baking recipes, pancakes, or waffles. It's a quick and easy substitute that saves you a trip to the store!
Course No-Cook
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk substitute, how to make buttermilk, how to make buttermilk with lemon juice
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 153kcal
Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the milk and lemon juice, then give it a gentle stir.
  • Let it sit for 7 to 10 minutes—this allows the milk to curdle slightly, creating that classic buttermilk texture and tang. It's ready to use in your favorite recipe!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 0.02mg