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Substitute for Buttermilk

4 easy alternatives when you don't have buttermilk.

1. Milk + Lemon Juice

Baking

1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice. Let sit 5 min.

2. Milk + Vinegar

Baking

1 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar. Let sit 5 min.

3. Plain Yogurt + Milk

Both

3/4 cup yogurt + 1/4 cup milk. Mix well.

4. Sour Cream + Milk

Baking

3/4 cup sour cream + 1/4 cup milk.

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