How to Make Buttermilk

HE-0031 Revised May 2003. Evelyn Crayton, Extension Foods and Nutrition Specialist, Professor, Nutrition and Food Science, Auburn University. Originally prepared by Fariss Prickett, former 4-H Specialist—Foods and Nutrition.

Buttermilk Tips

Save some buttermilk to make more buttermilk.
You can use buttermilk as a starter to make more.
You can make it about 15 times this way.
Then buy more buttermilk at the store.
Save some of it to make buttermilk next time.

Buttermilk is good for you.

Buttermilk has calcium. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth.
Buttermilk has protein, too. Protein helps you grow and helps repair your body.

Buttermilk tastes good.
Use it for drinking and cooking.
Buttermilk is cheaper when you make it.

How to Make Buttermilk

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