topic Re: Buttermilk in Recipes

Buttermilk

bargainsgirl — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:10:49 GMT

How long would you use buttermillk after the sell by date? Since it is already sour can you keep it a bit longer than regular milk?

Re: Buttermilk

Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:12:56 GMT

I don't think it is really "sour".

Re: Buttermilk

sann — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:21:06 GMT

Buttermilk last 1-2 weeks beyond the date printed on the carton....

Re: Buttermilk

Glitter51 — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:45:40 GMT

I've got some in my fridge dated nov, 23 and I'm still using it, matter of fact, just used some today for making cornbread.

Re: Buttermilk

RedTop — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:08:01 GMT

Once it develops big chunks, it's too old. 2 weeks is the max for me.

Re: Buttermilk

msgb — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 02:33:30 GMT

I have powdered buttermilk in the fridge. That lasts quite some time. I have a container also in the pantry for when the previous one is used up. This way it does not go bad as quickly.

Re: Buttermilk

CelticCrafter — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:28:53 GMT

I don't use any kind of dairy past it's date but that's just me.

Re: Buttermilk

RespectLife — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:18:27 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
Once it develops big chunks, it's too old. 2 weeks is the max for me.

Ha ha @RedTop

That's my rule of thumb as well, if it is chunky, it goes....but I don't pay attention to the dates.

If I know it has been hanging around a while, I first pour into a measuring cup, NOT into my recipe, so I can see...

No lumps? it is used.

Re: Buttermilk

ECBG — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 00:13:19 GMT

I just use a cup of milk and stir in a little vinegar. Wait a sec, good to go!

Re: Buttermilk

Skyegirl21 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:40:04 GMT

I've kept it and used it longer than 2 weeks, and no problem. I do think it keeps in fermenting. But the lactic acid ( gives the tangy flavor) may keep it from growing anything harmful- Not unlike vinegar, which is acetic acid.

Re: Buttermilk

deb5555 — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:55:24 GMT

U can always put it in a ice cube tray and freeze it for later.