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Plain Yogurt
8.0best for pancakes1 cup : 1 cup
Thin with milk to pourable consistency; adds tang and tenderness, works in pancakes and biscuits
8.0
buttermilk substitute
in pancakes.
Classic buttermilk pancakes get their signature fluffy texture from Buttermilk's reaction with baking soda, producing extra lift and tender bubbles.
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Sour Cream
8.0best for pancakes1 cup : 7/8 cup
Thin with milk or water to pourable consistency; adds tang and richness to baking and dressings
8.0
03
Greek Yogurt
8.0best for pancakes1 cup : 3/4 cup
Thinner; best in baking or marinades
8.0
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04
Kefir
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Nearly identical tang and thin consistency; 1:1 swap in baking, marinades, and dressings
7.5
05
Whey
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Tangy liquid, similar in baking
6.7
06
Lemon Juice
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Add 1 tbsp lemon juice to 1 cup milk and let sit 5 min; creates acidic substitute for baking
6.0
07
Heavy Cream
6.01 cup : 2/3 cup
Whip for richness; much thicker than buttermilk, thin with water and add 1 tbsp vinegar per cup
6.0
08
Whole Milk
6.01 cup : 1/2 cup
Add 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar per cup whole milk; let sit 5 min to curdle before using in batter
6.0
09
Half and Half
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Richer and thicker; thin with water to buttermilk consistency and add 1 tbsp lemon juice per cup
6.0
10
Milk
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Add 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice per cup milk and let sit 5 min to curdle into buttermilk substitute
4.0
11
Coconut Milk
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Add 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 min
4.0
12
Egg
4.01 cup : 1/4 cup
1/4 cup per egg, adds moisture and tenderness
4.0
13
Skim Milk
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Very thin with no fat; add 1 tbsp lemon juice per cup and let sit, still leaner than true buttermilk
4.0