Easy Way to Make Buttermilk.

It's easier than you think.

This is such an easy way to make Buttermilk from regular milk. Just add lemon juice, and in a few minutes, you will see the buttermilk mixture forming. Once transformed, you can use it straight away in so many recipes or save it in the fridge for up to a couple of days.

I wanted to make some Soda Bread but didn't have enough Buttermilk. As I always have a spare lemon in the fridge, I decided to make my own; I couldn't believe how easy it was and how quick it was, too. After 30 minutes, the buttermilk mixture was ready to use.

Buttermilk Ingredients List

Equipment

• A small jug and spoon. These are the only equipment needed to make buttermilk out of regular milk. Use a larger jug when making bigger quantities.

Ingredients

• 225 ml of whole (Full Fat) Milk at room temperature

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juiceJust two ingredients are needed to make a homemade buttermilk recipe.

• Milk - Full-fat (Whole) Milk is best. You can use semi-skimmed or low-fat milk.

• Lemon Juice - Freshly squeezed if you can. Save the Lemon zest for another recipe.

Step by Step Instructions

Follow these steps, and you, too, will have fresh homemade buttermilk from whole milk that you can use in any recipe that calls for a buttermilk mixture.

Step 1: Turning milk to buttermilk is best done when the milk is at room temperature. If you have taken the milk straight from the fridge and cannot wait for it to come up to room temperature, gently warm the milk in a small pan to a blood temperature of about 37 deg. Do the finger test if you wish. The milk should feel tepid.

• Tip: Making buttermilk will take a little longer if the milk is cold and taken straight from the fridge

Step 2: Add the lemon juice to the milk, give it a gentle stir, and let the magic begin.

Step 3: Within a few minutes, you will see the transformation taking place.

Step 4: After about 30 minutes, the buttermilk is ready to use. Give it a good mix; there is no need to strain the mixture. You can use it in conjunction with any shop-bought buttermilk that you may have. Or leave it covered in the fridge for up to a couple of days to use later.

Storage

Fridge - Store covered in the fridge for up to a couple of days. Give the buttermilk a good mix before using it. Try making this Easy Buttermilk Soda Bread.

Tips and Faq

• Tip 1: Using milk at room temperature works quicker than milk taken straight from the fridge.

• Tip 2: Using whole milk is also best, but low-fat milk is fine.

What Can I Use Instead of Buttermilk?

A good quality, plain yoghurt, depending on how thick it is, is an ideal buttermilk substitute.