# What can I do with buttermilk? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 6, 2005, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235 "2005-07-06T02:26:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/21 "2005-07-06T13:52:41Z")
I just have to say, buttermilk is yummy! Too thick the way it comes, though, but you can water it down. I use half a cup of buttermilk to half a cup of icy water. Then stir really really well. Love that salty taste. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/22 "2005-07-06T13:58:39Z")
> [@5que](#): > > My father used to crumble cornbread into a large glass. > > Then fill with buttermilk. My Grandfather did that, while eatting really hot bannana peppers. Are ya’ll from around here? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![well\_he\_s\_back](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3ab097/32.png) [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/23 "2005-07-06T14:21:16Z")
I too must admit to drinking buttermilk. I little really cold buttermilk is very refreshing on a very hot day. Yes, my folks were from the South. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Odds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/d_odds/32/2882_2.png) [@D\_Odds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Odds)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/24 "2005-07-06T14:35:14Z")
No one’s mentioned mashed potatoes yet? For shame! I’ll never drink it straight, but it is wonderful stuff for all sorts of recipes. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/25 "2005-07-06T14:42:46Z")
Just remember that when you use buttermilk for pancakes, biscuits or other baking that you need to add a little baking soda as a substitute for part of the normal baking powder amount, i.e., in pancakes, use two tsp of baking powder, and a quarter to half teaspoon of baking soda. ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/26 "2005-07-06T15:01:24Z")
> [@5que](#): > > My father used to crumble cornbread into a large glass. > > Then fill with buttermilk. And drink it. > > Buttermilk gives me the creeps to this day. That was going to be my recommendation. Buttermilk 'n cornbread. Yumm 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Podkayne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Podkayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Podkayne)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/27 "2005-07-06T15:03:23Z")
And the good news is that it takes forever to go bad, so if you don’t feel like using it you can let it mellow in the fridge for a few weeks. It’s already teeming with microflora that beat the bejeezus out of any foolish foreign microbes that attempt to invade. [My buttermilk buckwheat pancake recipe.](http://www.recipezaar.com/128607) ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/28 "2005-07-06T15:11:30Z")
> [@Podkayne](#): > > And the good news is that it takes forever to go bad, I always thought it came bad. 🙂 I’m a sweet milk kind of guy. ---
**Author:** ![Corii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Corii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corii)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/29 "2005-07-06T16:32:33Z")
> [@Podkayne](#): > > And the good news is that it takes forever to go bad In my fridge, approximately one month before developing a fuzzy green crust (oops). I use it for making homemade ranch dressing. Basically mix the following ingredients to taste: buttermilk, real mayo, lemon juice, chives, dill, onion powder and pepper. That Naan recipe looks great though, I will have to try it. ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/30 "2005-07-06T16:39:06Z")
Right now I’m leaning toward naan or buttermilk pie, since I don’t deep-fry anything at home. Thanks for the ideas and recipes, and feel free to keep them coming! ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/31 "2005-07-06T17:28:27Z")
> [@Corii](#): > > In my fridge, approximately one month before developing a fuzzy green crust (oops). > > I use it for making homemade ranch dressing. With the crust? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/32 "2005-07-06T20:43:29Z")
Send it to any old person. Buttermilk is God punishing old people. ---
**Author:** ![Corii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Corii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Corii)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2005, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/33 "2005-07-06T21:42:15Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > With the crust? > > 🙂 Well, only when I run out of chives! I can’t express how disappointed I was as a child when I found out buttermilk tastes NOTHING like butter. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/34 "2005-07-07T00:34:25Z")
> [@well he's back](#): > > I too must admit to drinking buttermilk. I little really cold buttermilk is very refreshing on a very hot day. > > Yes, my folks were from the South. Well, I’m not from the South, and I’m with you. I’ve never even been further south than Tennessee. Well. Ok, Florida. But that doesn’t really count, even though we drove there. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/35 "2005-07-07T01:29:48Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > Well, I’m not from the South Come on, ya’ll don’t know what buttermilk is. You just stare at us when we order sweet milk in a restaurant. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![5que](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/5/3bc359/32.png) [@5que](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/5que)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/36 "2005-07-07T13:38:52Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Are ya’ll from around here? 🙂 Corbin, KY. The clan migrated to Florida in the 50’s, with me being the first Cracker (native born Floridian) in the family. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/37 "2005-07-07T13:44:37Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Come on, ya’ll don’t know what buttermilk is. You just stare at us when we order sweet milk in a restaurant. 🙂 No, I’m Indian. We call it \*lassi \* and drink it salty (or sweet, but I prefer salty). ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/38 "2005-07-07T13:51:37Z")
> [@Anaamika](#): > > We call it \*lassi \* and drink it salty (or sweet, but I prefer salty). Cool. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cbawlmer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@cbawlmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cbawlmer)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/39 "2005-07-07T17:03:57Z")
[This](http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_13660,00.html) is Alton Brown’s excellent buttermilk pancake recipe from _Good Eats_. I’ve made them before and they’re really fluffy and delicious. ---
**Author:** ![Plynck](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3e96dc/32.png) [@Plynck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plynck)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235/40 "2005-07-07T19:10:03Z")
[Another buttermilk recipe](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=6304376&postcount=28), this time for biscuits. plynck [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-buttermilk/311235.md?page=3)