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    22 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    by Jolina | Published: April 27, 2017 | Last Updated: January 29, 2019 | 41 Comments
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    We’ve all been there – we make something that requires buttermilk and we end up with more than we need. So here’s a delicious collection of 22 ways to use leftover buttermilk that solves all our buttermilk woes.

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    Over time I’ve learned to make my own buttermilk when I know I only need a cup: just mix a cup of milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice, stir then let sit in room temperature for 30 minutes.

    But this is not for those times. This is for those times when we buy a carton of buttermilk with grand buttermilk plans that just did not happen! So whether you have less than a cup or more than 2 cups left, you’ll find a recipe in here that needs the perfect amount of buttermilk you have on hand.

    Ways to use leftover buttermilk: less than 1 cup

    Do you have less than a cup left? Don’t even think about throwing it out! Here are recipes you can use that for.

    You can make delicious loaves and cakes. Like this Banana & Cardamom Buttermilk Loaf Cake from Janice at Kitchen Heals Soul.

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    Or this scrumptious Banana Bread from Jessy at The Life Jolie.

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    Not in the mood for cakes? No worries, you can also make muffins and donuts. These beautiful Blueberry Cornbread Muffins are from Tina over at The Worktop

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    Brandy over at Nutmeg Nanny made these amazing Blueberry Lemon Thyme Muffins.

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    While these lovely Raspberry Coconut Donuts are from Brie at Toaster Oven Love.

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    Looking for something savoury? You can make pasta! Check out this Potato Leek Bucatini from Manju at Cooking Curries.

    Ways to Use Leftover Buttermilk

    (Up next – recipes that use 1 cup of buttermilk)

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    1. Brian

      December 20, 2019 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you for this! I never know what to do with leftover buttermilk.

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    2. Donna

      March 24, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      My husband buys buttermilk for cornbread and I use the leftovers with my sourdough for blueberry pancakes and for English muffins. Cuz I can’t keep up with my starter otherwise, so it helps me use up starter and buttermilk. But I’ve recently given up sugar so I’m head over to look at the ranch dressing right now. I have buttermilk about to expire. Made pancakes this morning and grabbed the wrong bottle. Used the kefir instead of the buttermilk. Duhhh. Read the label Donna. Pancakes were fine but I still have half a bottle of buttermilk to use up.

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      • Jolina

        March 31, 2019 at 8:33 pm

        LOL I’m glad your pancakes still turned out ok! The ranch dressing looks amazing doesn’t it? Hope you like it! My default for leftover buttermilk is usually scones or pancakes or waffles.

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    3. Rose

      January 25, 2018 at 1:39 am

      I like how you provided recipes for different quantities of buttermilk. Sometimes I have 1 cup although most of the time more. I have 3 quarters of a carton left now, I hope to make something delicious from your list.

      Reply
    4. Marissa Zurfluh

      May 01, 2017 at 9:59 am

      I shouldn’t read posts like these first thing in the morning. Makes me want to go grocery shopping and buy it all! These recipes look amazing.

      Reply
    5. Claire

      April 29, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      I have bookmarked it.
      Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    6. Jerneja

      April 29, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      I live in a country where for some reason we don’t have buttermilk! But as soon as I get it, I’ll try making some of these. I think the donuts might be my favorite recipe out of these. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jolina

        April 30, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        I’ve heard that from a lot of people after I posted this round-up. So interesting! And yes, those donuts look amazing don’t they? 🙂

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    7. Dawn

      April 29, 2017 at 9:47 am

      Great post Jolina! Waste not, want not, right? I don’t know why they don’t just make buttermilk in smaller containers. There’s always a bunch left, which is why I usually just make my own. All of these recipes look delicious, though, so if I did have a huge container of buttermilk, I’m sure it would be used up in no time making a few of these 🙂 Hope you guys are having a lovely weekend!!

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      • Jolina

        April 30, 2017 at 5:08 pm

        Hi Dawn! Thanks! And yeah, that’s a major pet peeve too. I usually make my own as well if I only need a cup or so but you know I can’t help myself sometimes (sometimes?? understatement of the year lol). Weekend’s winding down…it’s been fun. Hope you enjoyed yours too!

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    8. Sharon

      April 29, 2017 at 7:09 am

      Love that you have both sweet and savory on this list! Such a great collection of dishes with buttermilk. Pinning for later!

      Reply
    9. Kim

      April 29, 2017 at 3:32 am

      Love, love this article! I need this as I tend to have SO MUCH buttermilk leftover everytime I bake. Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Jolina

        April 30, 2017 at 5:09 pm

        My pleasure! Hope you find buttermilk inspiration here (then you’d always want to have extra buttermilk lying around? LOL)

        Reply
    10. Maggie Unzueta

      April 28, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      This is brilliant. I never know what to do with leftover buttermilk.

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      • Jolina

        April 30, 2017 at 5:11 pm

        Thanks! Me neither and I spend so much time trying to find recipes to use it with. So yay, now we have this round-up for different buttermilk quantities!

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    11. Hannah Healy

      April 28, 2017 at 12:33 pm

      What a wonderful list, I’m going to bookmark it so read it more carefully later. Thanks!

      Reply
    12. Tina Dawson

      April 28, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      Love this roundup! I don’t really use buttermilk, except in an occasional baked good, and it’s good to know how many different ways I could use up the leftovers.

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    13. Kristina

      April 28, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      What a great post! Oftentimes I just buy buttermilk for a specific recipe and always end up having some leftover. This is full of great ways to ensure it doesn’t go to waste!

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      • Jolina

        April 30, 2017 at 5:13 pm

        Me too! And it’s not exactly cheap either so I feel bad throwing it away. Hope this collection helps you deal with buttermilk…issues 🙂

        Reply
    14. Catherine

      April 28, 2017 at 11:58 am

      These are some great ideas! I love this collection..thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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