20+ Irresistible Buttermilk Recipes: Elevate Your Cooking & Baking (Never Waste It Again!)
Have you ever found yourself with a carton of buttermilk sitting in the back of your fridge after making just one recipe? It’s a common dilemma for home cooks and bakers alike. While there are quick substitutes like adding vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk – which works perfectly for a small yellow cake – sometimes, these stand-ins simply don’t capture the true essence of real buttermilk.
For dishes where that distinctive tangy flavor and incredibly tender crumb are non-negotiable, such as fluffy waffles for two, comforting biscuits and gravy, or delightful mini Irish soda bread, nothing quite compares to genuine buttermilk. It imparts a unique richness and softness that elevates these recipes from good to extraordinary.
As someone who often crafts small-batch desserts for two, I frequently end up with a surplus of buttermilk. Finding a small pint can be a challenge; more often than not, I’m buying a whole quart, which is far more than a single recipe requires. This inevitably leads to the question: “What should I do with all this leftover buttermilk?”
Too many times, that precious carton would meet an untimely end in my fridge before being sadly discarded. But no more! I’m making a conscious effort to minimize food waste (and save money!), and you can too. That’s why I’ve curated this extensive collection of over 20 incredible recipes with buttermilk as a star ingredient, including mouth-watering options like air fryer fried chicken. If you’re ready to stop throwing away buttermilk and start transforming it into delicious creations, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s dive in!
