Substitutions For Buttermilk and Self-Rising Flour

5 Simple Recipe Substitutions

March 29, 2012

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There's nothing worse than being elbow-deep in an exciting recipe, only to realize it calls for an ingredient you don't have. But there is a way around the situation that doesn't involve keeping your kitchen stocked with items you won't get much use out of. Read on for five slightly unusual ingredients many recipes call for and an easy substitution for each.

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5 Comments

Assistant Community Manager 1 year 7 weeks

I'll be using these! I've never heard of that buttermilk substitution, only one with vinegar. Thanks, Mandy!

fuzzles 1 year 37 weeks

Thanks Mandy! I'm grooving on over to the grocery in a bit, so I will post how almond milk works soon!

Mandy Harris 1 year 37 weeks

Good question, fuzzles! Buttermilk is actually made with reduced fat milk anyway, so 2% works fine. I'm not sure about soy or almond milk, though — I don't imagine they'd ferment the way cow's milk does. If you try them out, let us know what happens!

Becky Kirsch 1 year 37 weeks

I love this post! I'm always that girl who gets overly hung up on getting the exact ingredients because I'm afraid of what will happen if I don't, so these tips are super helpful to me.

fuzzles 1 year 37 weeks

Nice post! Questions about the buttermilk sub. What kind of milk is best (whole, 2%, etc), and can plain almond or soy milk be used?