topic Re: Buttermilk in Recipes

Buttermilk

makena — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:07:34 GMT

Does it have a sour smell to it naturally?

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Susan-QVC — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:17:12 GMT

@makena I've used Buttermilk many times and it does have that type of smell in some regards. As long as your date is good I think it's safe to use.

Hope that helps at least a little,

Susan Q-Social

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makena — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:18:48 GMT

@Susan-QVC wow, thanks. It's within a few days of expiration. I had purchased it last week for a recipie and never used it. I bake a lot and can't recall ever using it. Thank You. You answered my concern perfectly.

Have a good day!

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sunshine 919 — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:21:45 GMT

@makena wrote:
Does it have a sour smell to it naturally?

Yes and it should have a date on it. I love cooking with it. I make waffles, pancakes etc. I look them up on the internet.

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Susan-QVC — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:30:34 GMT

@makena Shake it up really good too!

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mzlg — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:30:44 GMT

makena wrote:
Does it have a sour smell to it naturally?

@makena, according to several sites ... yes!

However, just check for the "use by date" ... buttermilk will keep beyond that date.

From: kitchn

buttermilk substitute

1 cup milk (whole, 2%, or heavy cream)

1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar

Let the mixture stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. When it is ready, the milk will be slightly thickened and you will see small curdled bits (that is okay). This substitute will not become as thick as regular buttermilk; you will also not notice the curdled bits in your finished recipe.

Other Buttermilk Substitutes:

Yogurt: Mix 3/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup water to thin. Use as you would buttermilk.
Sour cream: Mix 3/4 cup sour cream with 1/4 cup plain water to thin. Use as you would buttermilk.
Kefir: Thin kefir as needed with milk or plain water until it reaches the consistency of buttermilk. Use as you would buttermilk.
Cream of tartar: Mix 1 cup of milk with 1 3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened and curdled.

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mzlg — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:33:08 GMT

@makena, you can also freeze buttermilk in plastic bags.

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sunshine 919 — Sun, 21 May 2017 17:42:22 GMT

I love these forums you can ask any question and get so many useful answers. Thank you QVC for letting us communicate about almost anything. Happy Sunday everybody

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Kachina624 — Sun, 21 May 2017 18:43:49 GMT

Have a cold glass of buttermilk with a big, juicy hamburger.

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Susan-QVC — Sun, 21 May 2017 19:39:49 GMT

My grandparents use to have a snack after dinner, cornbread crumbled in a glass of buttermilk. I never was brave enough to try that but they sure seemed to enjoy it!!

Susan Q-Social

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 21 May 2017 21:02:17 GMT

@Susan-QVC wrote:
My grandparents use to have a snack after dinner, cornbread crumbled in a glass of buttermilk. I never was brave enough to try that but they sure seemed to enjoy it!!

Susan Q-Social

@Susan-QVC

My parents and grandparents did too, we must be related;

I 'make' buttermilk when needed for a recipe, but other than that, I'm not drinkin' anything 'chunky' that smells like that!

Not for 'the one above', love or money!

ETA: I felt the same way while watchin' them slurp down raw oysters.....that ain't happenin'!

I like oysters as long as they're cooked, but raw.....no way!

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grandma2pkmh — Sun, 21 May 2017 21:07:45 GMT

@Susan-QVC Nothing better than cornbread and buttermilk. I so wish I could still have it, but mean ole doctor says no. lol

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Cpagal — Sun, 21 May 2017 21:15:55 GMT

My grandmother mixed buttermilk with canned chopped pineapple and put the mixture in a cold metal loaf pan and placed it in the freezer. She would stir the mixture several times as it began to freeze. Once frozen, all the grandkids loved eating it as a dessert.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 22 May 2017 03:46:15 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@Susan-QVC wrote:
My grandparents use to have a snack after dinner, cornbread crumbled in a glass of buttermilk. I never was brave enough to try that but they sure seemed to enjoy it!!

Susan Q-Social
@Susan-QVC

My parents and grandparents did too, we must be related;

I 'make' buttermilk when needed for a recipe, but other than that, I'm not drinkin' anything 'chunky' that smells like that!

Not for 'the one above', love or money!

ETA: I felt the same way while watchin' them slurp down raw oysters.....that ain't happenin'!

I like oysters as long as they're cooked, but raw.....no way!

@KingstonsMom It's not chunky, it's made from skim milk and has the same calories. I've always liked it but not with crumbled cornbread. That's a "Southern" thing.

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CareBears — Tue, 23 May 2017 18:02:28 GMT

I make a delicious Banana cake using Buttermilk, and then of course pancakes & waffles a couple fruit/cool whip salads that call for Buttermilk, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, the list goes on.

I don't know if I could drink it though, BUT then again I have never tried it!

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Honeybit — Thu, 25 May 2017 22:29:49 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

... with crumbled cornbread. That's a "Southern" thing.

Being a Southerner, where buttermilk is a beverage as well as an ingredient, I've always found it a little hard to understand how people who embrace yogurt and love sour cream and enjoy a variety of cheeses somehow balk at buttermilk. Maybe there's an impression that if it's still a liquid, it's not quite "done" yet ????? {{ SMILES }}

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x Hedge — Fri, 26 May 2017 00:25:33 GMT

I love buttermilk as a beverage!
My mom turned up her nose to it, but my dad drank it regularly.
I usually buy 2 half-gallons at a time, and favor Kemp's (brand) for best taste and texture.

It is the absolutely best treatment for upset or sour stomach. Soothes my stomach. Works well taken with meds that cause stomach issues. Works better than Pepto!

It's my understanding dairy has either a 'Best by' or a 'Sell by' date (NOT a 'Use by') and has to be good for one week past that stamped date.

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doxie1 — Fri, 26 May 2017 05:20:32 GMT

buttermilk pie is so good.

I use it for baking, marinating, and have even enjoyed a buttermilk shake. This is what some call the cornbread mixed with the buttermilk .

doxie

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Honeybit — Tue, 30 May 2017 17:12:43 GMT

@x Hedge Thanks for the tip about buttermilk as a stomach soother. I'll keep that in mind.

Also, @doxie1 I like the term "buttermilk shake" -- never heard that before. Someone who used to post on the old Recipe Swap said her family ate their cornbread-in-buttermilk hot, like a soup.

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trenet — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:36:00 GMT

Since I use only for baking, I wish I could find in a pint size. Has anyone tried any of the powdered buttermilks for baking?