How to make a quick & easy buttermilk substitute

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 scant cup milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice or vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the milk and lemon juice.  Measure 1 scant cup of milk.  Stir in 1 Tbsp of lemon juice or white vinegar.
2. Let stand 5 - 10 minutes.  let the mixture stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.  When it is ready, the milk will be slightly thickened and you will see small curdled bits.  This substitute will not become as thick as regular buttermilk; you will also not notice the curdled bits in your finished recipe.
3. Use the buttermilk.  Use this substitute (including curdled bits) as you would buttermilk in your recipe

Other buttermilk substitutes:

• ​Mix 3/4 C plain yogurt with 1/4 C water to thin, use as you would buttermilk
• Mix 3/4 C sour cream with 1/4 C plain water to thin.  Use as you would buttermilk
• Mix 1 cup of milk with 1 3/4 tsps cream of tartar.  Let stand 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened and curdled.