Homemade buttermilk - 3 ways
Difficulty
Easy
Preparation
5 mins + 12 hours
Cooking time
0 mins
Servings
Recipe Dependent
Starter Method
1 Qt. - a2 Milk® Whole
1 Packet - starter culture*
Cultured Method
1 Qt. - a2 Milk® Whole
¼ Cup - Previously made buttermilk
Citric Acid Method
1 Qt. - a2 Milk® Whole
¼ Cup - Lemon juice
Directions
Starter Method Directions
- Whisk together the a2 Milk® Whole and starter culture in a quart jar. Cover the mixture with a coffee filter and secure with a rubber band.
- Place the jar in a warm place, about 75 degrees for about 12-16 hours until the buttermilk mixture has thickened.
- To stop the culture process, whisk the buttermilk, cover tightly with a lid and place in a refrigerator.
Cultured Method Directions:
- Whisk together the a2 Milk® Whole and previously made buttermilk in a quart jar. Cover the mixture with a coffee filter and secure with a rubber band.
- Place the jar in a warm place, about 75 degrees for about 12-16 hours until the buttermilk mixture has thickened.
- To stop the culture process, whisk the buttermilk, cover tightly with a lid and place in a refrigerator.
Citric Acid Method Directions:
- Whisk together the a2 Milk® Whole and fresh lemon juice.
- Allow the buttermilk mixture to thicken for 20 minutes.
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