Why and when to use buttermilk? At times I have made recipes that have asked for buttermilk. As this is not readily available or always to hand, I have resorted to adding a little vinegar to milk.

It's a shame that so many well-intentioned but misguided recipes encourage us to use milk curdled with lemon juice or vinegar as a replacement for buttermilk. That's bad advice, especially with skim ...

if you don't have a ready supply of buttermilk, you can make a quick substitution for buttermilk by souring some fresh milk. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to every 100ml of milk called for in the recipe.

if you don't have a ready supply of buttermilk, you can make a quick substitution for buttermilk by souring some fresh milk. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to every 100ml of milk called for in the recipe.

Replace each egg with a quarter cup of unsweetened apple sauce. This substitute creates tender pancakes without overpowering the original taste. 3. Yoghurt or buttermilk Plain yoghurt or ...