how many grams in a teaspoon of sour cream?

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• Why finish borscht with a teaspoon of sour cream instead of a tablespoon?
  A single teaspoon (about 4.7 g) gives you a bright white swirl that contrasts with the deep red broth and adds tang without cooling the soup down or muting the beet flavor. A full tablespoon dilutes the broth's color and richness. Most Eastern European cooks add the small accent at the table, letting each diner stir it in.
• How much sour cream thickens a single salad dressing?
  One to two teaspoons (5-10 g) per quarter cup of vinaigrette adds body and a creamy edge without turning the dressing into ranch. The acid in the sour cream also softens the bite of vinegar. Whisk it in at the end so it doesn't break when it meets the oil.
• Can I use a teaspoon of sour cream instead of buttermilk in a small recipe?
  For a single biscuit or pancake portion, yes. Thin one teaspoon of sour cream (4.7 g) with a teaspoon of milk or water to mimic buttermilk's consistency and acidity. The math holds because sour cream and buttermilk have similar pH ranges, so the leavening reaction with baking soda still fires.

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