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Substitute for buttermilk
Best swap: milk with lemon juice or vinegar. 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar. Stir and stand 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
| Instead of | Use |
|---|---|
| 1 cup (250 ml) buttermilk | 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar. Stir and stand 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened. |
| 1 cup buttermilk | ¾ cup plain yoghurt + ¼ cup milk, whisked together. |
Works in pancakes, scones, cakes and marinades.