Practical ingredient guide
Buttermilk
An acidified or cultured liquid dairy product used in baking batters.
Dairy and cheese
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
An acidified or cultured liquid dairy product used in baking batters. Mix with egg and yoghurt in batters; its acidity helps bicarbonate react.
Flavour profile
An acidified or cultured liquid dairy product used in baking batters.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose plain unsweetened buttermilk; do not confuse it with melted butter.
Store
Keep refrigerated and use within the stated period after opening.
Prepare
Mix with egg and yoghurt in batters; its acidity helps bicarbonate react.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Mix with egg and yoghurt in batters; its acidity helps bicarbonate react.
How to substitute it
Check flavour, salt and texture before substituting.
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