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    101 Recipes That Use Buttermilk

    by Jolina | Published: April 27, 2017 | Last Updated: October 30, 2023 | 44 Comments
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    Never run out of buttermilk recipe ideas again! Here are 101 recipes that use buttermilk, from dessert to dinner and everything in between.

    (Have other leftover ingredients? Check out and bookmark this collection of recipes for leftover egg yolks and leftover egg whites. This list of leftover ricotta recipes is a reader favorite too!)

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    101 Recipes That Use Buttermilk
    ¼ CUP
    Banana Mini Muffins
    Buttermilk Brownies
    Apple Walnut Bread
    Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
    Spiced Pumpkin Scones
    Pretzel Crusted Chicken
    Homemade Ranch Dressing
    ⅓ CUP
    Miniature Strawberry Buttermilk Buckle
    Apple Cinnamon Scones
    ½ CUP
    Easy Cherry Cake
    Buttermilk Corn Muffins
    Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
    Apple Crumble Muffins
    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits
    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Biscuits and Gravy For Two
    Crispy Oven Fried Catfish
    Tuna Potato Salad with Dill Buttermilk Dressing
    Magleby's Fresh Buttermilk Syrup Copycat
    Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
    Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing
    Chick Fil A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
    ⅔ CUP
    Easy Homemade Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
    3-Ingredient Biscuit Recipe: Homemade Butter Biscuits
    Sweet Potato, Parmesan and Rosemary Biscuits
    Jiffy Cornbread with Buttermilk
    Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies
    ¾ CUP
    Easy Lemon Bundt Cake
    Orange Buttermilk Pound Cake
    Black Forest Cake
    Carrot Cake with Pineapple
    Simple Vanilla Cake
    Old Fashioned Banana Bread
    Baked Buttermilk Donuts
    Rainbow Unicorn Donuts
    Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Orange
    Deli Rye English Muffins
    Shrimp Po’ Boy
    Buttermilk Syrup
    1 CUP
    Classic Buttermilk Scones
    Quick & Easy Lemon Buttermilk Scones
    Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat
    Tender and Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
    Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
    Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits with Lemon Glaze
    Southern Self Rising Biscuits
    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits with Lemon Butter
    Old Fashioned Bacon Grease Biscuits
    The BEST Mexican Cornbread
    Amish Cornbread
    Buttermilk Crepes (Ukrainian Blini)
    Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
    Buttermilk French Toast
    Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pound Cake
    Buttermilk-Pumpkin Pound Cake
    Southern Pecan Buttermilk Pound Cake
    Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
    Raspberry Vanilla Cake
    Lemon Curd Layer Cake
    Red Velvet Cake with Ermine Frosting
    Homemade Chocolate Cake
    Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
    Easy Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake
    Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
    Buttermilk Spice Cake with Whipped Ganache
    Buttermilk Chocolate Muffins
    Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins
    Buttermilk Fresh Blueberry Muffins
    Amish Cinnamon Bread (Easy Cinnamon Bread)
    Southern Buttermilk Pie
    Buttermilk Quiche
    Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
    Mexican-Style Fish Egg
    Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
    Best Fried Shrimp (Quick and Easy)
    Dill Pickle Chicken Egg Salad
    Berry Buttermilk Smoothie
    Peach Buttermilk Chai Smoothie
    MORE THAN 1 CUP
    Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes with Candied Pecans
    Banana Buttermilk Pancakes with Candied Walnuts
    Ube Pancakes - Soft Fluffy Filipino Pancakes
    Birthday Cake Confetti Pancakes with Sprinkles
    Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
    Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
    Churro Pancakes
    Gingerbread Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream
    Silver Dollar Pancakes (Mini Pancakes!)
    Aebleskivers, Danish Pancake Balls
    Easy Buttermilk Waffles
    Strawberry Waffles with Chocolate Chips
    Greek Yogurt Waffles
    Ube Waffles - Easy, Purple and Delicious!
    Jalapeño Cheddar Waffles with Fried Egg
    Super Chocolatey Double Chocolate Waffles
    Funfetti Cake: A Very Special Birthday Cake
    Best Homemade Biscuits
    Incredibly Easy, Super Tasty Irish Soda Bread (No Knead, No Yeast)
    Make Ahead Buttermilk Dinner Rolls
    Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
    Buttermilk Ice Cream
    Strawberry Sherbet with Buttermilk
    Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet Ice Cream
    Old Fashioned Buttermilk Lemon Pie
    German Torte (with Lemon and Buttermilk)
    Buttermilk Roasted Chicken
    Buttermilk Brined Crispy Oven Fried Chicken
    KFC Style Chicken Fillet Burger (Zinger Burger)
    Crazy Good Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich (Crispy And Juicy!)
    Buttermilk Chicken Marinade
    Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets
    Buttermilk Pork Chops
    Caramelized Onion & Roasted Garlic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan
    BUTTERMILK FAQs

    I’ve always wondered why buttermilk is sold in 1L cartons. Is it the same where you are?

    Most recipes only need 2 cups (500ml) at the most so I used to always end up with way more buttermilk than I need.

    I’ve since switched to using buttermilk powder (see FAQs for more info on how to use buttermilk powder) but in case you’re looking for recipes for your leftover buttermilk, you’ve come to the right place!

    There’s a whopping 101 leftover buttermilk recipes in this collection and it will continue to grow as I find and add more to the list.

    From sheet cakes to good old buttermilk biscuits, fried green tomatoes to crispy fried chicken, ice cream to classic cornbread, find the recipe you’re looking for here. 

    So go ahead and explore, bookmark this page, and cook up delicious meals with that leftover buttermilk!

    101 Recipes That Use Buttermilk

    From sheet cakes to good old buttermilk biscuits, fried green tomatoes to crispy fried chicken, ice cream to classic cornbread, find recipes that use buttermilk here. 

    Whether you have ¼ cup or 2 cups of leftover buttermilk, there’s a recipe in here for you!

    ¼ CUP

    Only have ¼ cup left? You can still use that to make these easy recipes that use buttermilk!

    Photo Credit: homecookedharvest.com

    Banana Mini Muffins

    These banana mini muffins are made with creamy buttermilk, soft brown sugar, and nicely ripened bananas all rolled into a thick muffin batter. This recipe will have you making muffins on repeat for sure!

    Photo Credit: www.shugarysweets.com

    Buttermilk Brownies

    Rich, fudgy, decadent buttermilk brownies. These are the best brownies ever!

    Photo Credit: www.recipessimple.com

    Apple Walnut Bread

    This delicious apple walnut bread is made with fresh apples and chopped walnuts and is perfect for breakfast or a midday snack.

    Photo Credit: annabanana.co

    Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

    Soft, moist and tender pumpkin bread with heaps of chocolate flavor!

    Photo Credit: www.sweetandsavourypursuits.com

    Spiced Pumpkin Scones

    This easy recipe for spiced pumpkin scones with an optional espresso glaze yields light, tender and buttery scones without the use of eggs.

    Photo Credit: numstheword.com

    Pretzel Crusted Chicken

    Pretzel crusted chicken is a hit with everyone. Juicy on the inside and extra crunchy on the outside makes this a perfect meal every time.

    Photo Credit: inthekitch.net

    Homemade Ranch Dressing

    Impress your whole family with this creamy, herbaceous ranch dressing that you can make at home in only 10 minutes!

    ⅓ CUP

    These baking recipes that use buttermilk are easy to make and so delicious! 

    Photo Credit: boulderlocavore.com

    Miniature Strawberry Buttermilk Buckle

    Vintage desserts such as a buckle are perfect for the more relaxed dining of summer. A single layer cake with spice and fresh fruits ends any meal as a special treat!

    Photo Credit: www.mapleandmango.com

    Apple Cinnamon Scones

    These apple cinnamon scones are tender, delicious and filled with chopped apples and cinnamon. The perfect fall treat!

    ½ CUP

    Turn your ½ cup of buttermilk into ranch dressing, biscuits with gravy, muffins, salad and more.

    Easy Cherry Cake

    This easy cherry cake recipe is so easy to make and so delicious you’d want to bake it all summer long. Dense but soft, not too sweet, bursting with wonderful cherry flavour.

    Photo Credit: www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com

    Buttermilk Corn Muffins

    Sweet and tender corn muffins made with buttermilk.

    Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

    Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

    These buttermilk blueberry muffins are bakery-style muffins filled with juicy berries, lemon zest and vanilla, and topped with crunchy sugar!

    Photo Credit: artofnaturalliving.com

    Apple Crumble Muffins

    With flavors of apple and fall spices, plus a tasty streusel topping, these moist and delicious apple crumble muffins will rock your fall!

    Photo Credit: www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com

    Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Homemade cinnamon rolls are the best for breakfast or brunch. These are soft, tender, and gooey.

    Photo Credit: www.dessertfortwo.com

    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

    Small batch biscuits for two! This recipe makes the lightest, fluffiest homemade all-butter biscuits, small batch style! You can make 6, or double the recipe to make one dozen.

    Photo Credit: gypsyplate.com

    Fried Green Tomatoes

    These easy fried green tomatoes are a classic southern appetizer or side dish. They're beautifully seasoned and perfectly crisp.

    Photo Credit: www.chocolatemoosey.com

    Biscuits and Gravy For Two

    Enjoy a comforting, hearty breakfast with biscuits and gravy for two. Freshly baked small batch buttermilk biscuits smothered in a small batch sausage gravy.

    Photo Credit: bakeitwithlove.com

    Crispy Oven Fried Catfish

    This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp.

    Photo Credit: www.mapleandmango.com

    Tuna Potato Salad with Dill Buttermilk Dressing

    This tuna potato salad recipe is a complete meal that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. A satisfying combination of baby potatoes, green beans, tuna, radishes and red onion all tossed together with the most delicious dill buttermilk dressing.

    Photo Credit: savingtalents.com

    Magleby's Fresh Buttermilk Syrup Copycat

    This fresh buttermilk syrup is the perfect addition to your breakfast! Put it on pancakes or waffles for the perfect brunch.

    Photo Credit: juliassimplysouthern.com

    Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    Rich and tangy homemade ranch dressing from scratch made with fresh herbs and delicious seasonings

    Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

    Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing

    This restaurant style ranch dressing is packed full of flavor with just the right amount of creamy, tangy, and fresh herb taste. You will think you are eating at a fine dining restaurant right at home.

    Photo Credit: flavormosaic.com

    Chick Fil A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavor, avocado lime ranch dressing is perfect for salads, veggie dips, chips and dip, or just spoonfuls straight from the jar.  

    ⅔ CUP

    Baking with buttermilk is fantastic because it makes baked goods fluffy and lends a subtle tangy flavor.

    Photo Credit: cheneetoday.com

    Easy Homemade Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

    These lemon blueberry buttermilk muffins are super moist and perfect for breakfast or a snack!

    Photo Credit: bakingmehungry.com

    3-Ingredient Biscuit Recipe: Homemade Butter Biscuits

    Make this 3-ingredient biscuit recipe once the craving hits. When it comes to the best biscuits, this is going to be your go-to recipe.

    Photo Credit: www.sweetandsavourypursuits.com

    Sweet Potato, Parmesan and Rosemary Biscuits

    These beautiful and easy to make sweet potato, parmesan and rosemary biscuits are tender, moist and just loaded with delicious flavour.

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    Jiffy Cornbread with Buttermilk

    This Jiffy cornbread is made with buttermilk and comes out moist and fluffy every time. It's also perfect for baking in a cast iron skillet, so you get those delicious crunchy edges

    Photo Credit: bigflavorstinykitchen.com

    Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies

    These supremely chocolatey cookies are a great way to use a partial container of buttermilk — guaranteed to satisfy even the strongest chocolate cravings.

    ¾ CUP

    You only need ¾ cups of buttermilk to make stunning crowd pleasers like pound cakes, black forest cake, carrot cake with cream cheese and unicorn donuts!

    Easy Lemon Bundt Cake

    A lemon bundt cake recipe that’s easy and simple to make with that bold lemon flavour you love. Crunchy outside, light and fluffy inside, drizzled with tangy lemon glaze. 

    Photo Credit: bunnyswarmoven.net

    Orange Buttermilk Pound Cake

    Orange buttermilk pound cake is dense, moist and delicious!

    Photo Credit: greedyeats.com

    Black Forest Cake

    This is the best homemade cake recipe that looks like it was actually created by a professional baker!

    Photo Credit: greedyeats.com

    Carrot Cake with Pineapple

    A perfect blend of spices, contrasting textures along with creamy frosting!

    Photo Credit: greedyeats.com

    Simple Vanilla Cake

    Easy and simple Vanilla Cake that bakes fluffy, soft and oh-so-moist. Baked in 6 inch pans, this cake is super easy to decorate and is perfect for small gatherings!

    Photo Credit: www.twopinkpeonies.com

    Old Fashioned Banana Bread

    This old fashioned banana bread smells amazing while it bakes. It is sweet, soft, and the perfect way to use up extra bananas.

    Photo Credit: wearenotmartha.com

    Baked Buttermilk Donuts

    Looking for a baked donut recipe that's moist and tender with delicious flavor? Try these easy-to-make baked buttermilk donuts! They're bursting with tangy vanilla flavor and can be decorated any way you choose.

    Photo Credit: my3littlekittens.com

    Rainbow Unicorn Donuts

    Delicious homemade donuts with a rainbow unicorn look!

    Photo Credit: muybuenoblog.com

    Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Orange

    Take your breakfast to a whole new level with this delightfully sunshiny recipe for homemade fluffy buttermilk pancakes with orange! Flavored with both fresh OJ and orange zest, this zingy short stack is definitely worth getting out of bed for. 

    Photo Credit: www.karenskitchenstories.com

    Deli Rye English Muffins

    These deli rye English muffins take the nook and cranny-ness of English muffins and combine it with the flavors of your favorite deli rye bread.

    Photo Credit: gypsyplate.com

    Shrimp Po’ Boy

    This shrimp po'boy is an epic sandwich out of Louisiana featuring well seasoned fried shrimp piled high on French bread, along with remoulade sauce and veggies. It's huge!

    Photo Credit: www.ihearteating.com

    Buttermilk Syrup

    This rich and creamy buttermilk syrup recipe is an easy homemade syrup that’s perfect on pancakes, waffles, or French toast! 

    1 CUP

    Scones, biscuits, cornbread and more comfort food! Also lots of southern favorites like pecan cake, buttermilk pie and chicken tenders.

    Classic Buttermilk Scones

    These light, flaky and easy-to-make classic buttermilk scones are perfect with jam, lemon curd or just eaten plain with butter. 

    Quick & Easy Lemon Buttermilk Scones

    These lemon buttermilk scones are light, flaky, delicious and ready in 15 minutes! You don’t even need an electric mixer.

    Photo Credit: shesnotcookin.com

    Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scones Copycat

    These scones are easy to make on your first try and you're going to love the sweet orange glaze that is drizzled over top of these buttery scones. They're perfect for the holiday season!

    Photo Credit: beyondfrosting.com

    Tender and Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits

    These scratch-made buttermilk biscuits are tall, soft, flaky, and easy to learn how to make.

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    Buttermilk Drop Biscuits

    Get ready to indulge in the heavenly goodness of buttermilk drop biscuits. These biscuits are incredibly tender and flaky, and with just 3 simple ingredients, including self-rising flour, they are a breeze to make.

    Photo Credit: savingtalents.com

    Blueberry Buttermilk Biscuits with Lemon Glaze

    Lush, ripe blueberries in a flaky buttermilk biscuit with a sweet lemon glaze on the top make for a perfect mouth-watering appetizer!

    Photo Credit: juliassimplysouthern.com

    Southern Self Rising Biscuits

    These fluffy southern buttermilk biscuits are flaky and so delicious!

    Photo Credit: www.pipercooks.com

    Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits with Lemon Butter

    Fluffy homemade biscuits are super easy to make and make a great snack with this sweet citrusy butter. Use these biscuits as a base for your favorite breakfast sandwich.

    Photo Credit: bensabaconlovers.com

    Old Fashioned Bacon Grease Biscuits

    These old fashioned biscuits made with a blend of bacon grease and butter are baked in a cast iron skillet to golden brown perfection.

    Photo Credit: pinchandswirl.com

    The BEST Mexican Cornbread

    A spicy, cheesy riff on traditional skillet cornbread!

    Photo Credit: www.twopinkpeonies.com

    Amish Cornbread

    This Amish cornbread has a crisp golden crust with a moist and fluffy center. It is an easy to make, old fashioned Amish recipe!

    Photo Credit: www.babaganosh.org

    Buttermilk Crepes (Ukrainian Blini)

    These buttermilk crepes always come out so soft and fluffy, yet so thin and delicate. And always so delicious!

    Photo Credit: herbsandflour.com

    Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

    This delicious buttermilk pancakes recipe produces light and fluffy pancakes that are so easy to make from scratch!

    Photo Credit: thelittlestcrumb.com

    Buttermilk French Toast

    This buttermilk french toast is golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside. An easy brunch recipe to make for a crowd of people.

    Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pound Cake

    Old fashioned buttermilk pound cake is a classic for a reason — moist, delicious, simple to make and so buttery! It’s an excellent addition to your recipe collection and a great way to use that extra buttermilk.

    Photo Credit: burrataandbubbles.com

    Buttermilk-Pumpkin Pound Cake

    Rich, decadent and dense, this buttermilk-pumpkin pound cake is a welcome addition to any holiday dessert table. Each delicious bite is perfectly moist and full of our favorite fall flavors and warm spices.

    Photo Credit: syrupandbiscuits.com

    Southern Pecan Buttermilk Pound Cake

    Southern pecan buttermilk pound cake is a traditional southern pound cake with added flavor from pecans. So good!

    Photo Credit: www.baking-sense.com

    Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

    The is the perfect old fashioned buttermilk cake. The cake has a moist, fine crumb and lovely vanilla flavor.

    Raspberry Vanilla Cake

    Raspberry vanilla cake — your favourite vanilla layer cake filled and frosted with raspberry buttercream. Soft, tender, delicious!

    Photo Credit: beyondfrosting.com

    Lemon Curd Layer Cake

    Moist lemon cake layers filled with sweet lemon curd and frosted with tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. The perfect lemon layer cake for Easter, or any special occasion!

    Red Velvet Cake with Ermine Frosting

    Red velvet cake with ermine frosting is the red velvet cake of the good old days. It’s not weighed down with heavy cream cheese but paired with the most delicate whipped ermine frosting. The combination is delicious!

    Photo Credit: belleofthekitchen.com

    Homemade Chocolate Cake

    This moist, rich, chocolate cake topped with a luscious chocolate buttercream icing and will have you swooning.

    Photo Credit: cheneetoday.com

    Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    This triple layer Philadelphia cream cheese chocolate cake is a winner for any chocolate lover! 

    Photo Credit: www.shugarysweets.com

    Easy Chocolate Buttermilk Sheet Cake

    Easy one bowl chocolate buttermilk sheet cake with fudgy buttermilk frosting on top! Perfect for a crowd, or freeze for later.

    Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com

    Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

    A delicious one-bowl chocolate cake with a chocolate glaze.

    Photo Credit: www.baking-sense.com

    Buttermilk Spice Cake with Whipped Ganache

    A tender buttermilk cake scented with a mix of warm spices. The same spice mix flavors the whipped, white-chocolate ganache.

    Photo Credit: bunnyswarmoven.net

    Buttermilk Chocolate Muffins

    Buttermilk chocolate muffins are perfect for breakfast, as a snack or an anytime treat.

    Photo Credit: nibbleanddine.com

    Blackberry Buttermilk Muffins

    Blackberries and buttermilk provide a delicious tang and tender crumb to these moist muffins. The blackberry flavor is complemented with lemon zest and vanilla. You can make these muffins all in one bowl, making prep a snap!

    Photo Credit: herbsandflour.com

    Buttermilk Fresh Blueberry Muffins

    This delicious buttermilk blueberry muffins recipe is bursting with fresh blueberries in every bite. These tender, fluffy muffins are not only tasty, but so easy to whip up in one bowl!

    Photo Credit: partylicious.net

    Amish Cinnamon Bread (Easy Cinnamon Bread)

    This easy Amish cinnamon bread requires no yeast or needing and has only a 10 minute prep time! Just mix and bake and enjoy!

    Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

    Southern Buttermilk Pie

    This buttermilk pie recipe uses a ready-to-bake flaky pie crust and has a velvety, custardy filling made with simple ingredients. It is quick to prepare and makes the perfect indulgent Southern dessert for the holidays.

    Photo Credit: kellyneil.com

    Buttermilk Quiche

    Buttermilk quiche is a classic French egg custard tart kicked up a notch with the tang and zip of creamy buttermilk! Savory ham, cheddar, and chives, plus homemade flaky pastry seals the deal for a delicious meal.

    Photo Credit: kellyneil.com

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders

    These chicken bacon ranch sliders are loaded with chicken, bacon, melty cheese, and buttermilk ranch dressing. Super rich, and super delicious, they’re an easy weeknight meal, potluck dish, or game-day snack.

    Photo Credit: beyondmeresustenance.com

    Mexican-Style Fish Egg

    Fish roe (eggs) dipped in buttermilk and coated with cornmeal get fried and topped with a fresh cilantro-lime gremolata. Just 30 minutes start to finish!

    Photo Credit: www.dessertfortwo.com

    Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

    Homemade buttermilk chicken tenders are so easy! And so crispy!

    Photo Credit: www.missinthekitchen.com

    Best Fried Shrimp (Quick and Easy)

    Easy southern fried shrimp is a delicious dinner or appetizer for any occasion.

    Photo Credit: dishnthekitchen.com

    Dill Pickle Chicken Egg Salad

    This zesty dill pickle chicken egg salad is the ultimate upgrade to everyone's favourite chicken salad. Pickle lovers will adore the tender buttermilk and dill brined chicken accented with even more dried dill, garlic dill pickles, salty capers, and eggs! Perfect for any occasion from picnics to potlucks and school lunches.

    Photo Credit: www.babaganosh.org

    Berry Buttermilk Smoothie

    Just 3 ingredients to make this delicious, healthy, probiotic-rich smoothie! Use your favorite frozen mixed berries or frozen fruit.

    Photo Credit: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.com

    Peach Buttermilk Chai Smoothie

    This peach buttermilk chai smoothie is packed with probiotics from buttermilk and antioxidants from chai tea! 

    MORE THAN 1 CUP

    Got more than a cup left? You can make breakfast recipes like pancakes, waffles and Irish soda bread; dinner recipes like buttermilk mashed potatoes and fried chicken; and dessert recipes like buttermilk ice cream!

    Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes with Candied Pecans

    Pumpkin buttermilk pancakes — light, fluffy and full of the warm, cozy flavours of fall. These easy pumpkin pancakes are sure to become a breakfast favourite! Top with candied pecans, drizzle with maple syrup, enjoy with your favourite cup of coffee or tea.

    Banana Buttermilk Pancakes with Candied Walnuts

    Banana buttermilk pancakes are light, fluffy and delicious. Topped with candied walnuts and maple syrup, they’re a wonderful start to the day.

    Ube Pancakes - Soft Fluffy Filipino Pancakes

    Ube pancakes are your favourite buttermilk pancakes bursting with the ube flavour you love. Made with ube halaya or ube jam, it’s sweet, soft, fluffy. A delicious way to start the day.

    Photo Credit: bigflavorstinykitchen.com

    Birthday Cake Confetti Pancakes with Sprinkles

    Whether you call them birthday cake, confetti, or funfetti pancakes, this fluffy, sprinkle-studded breakfast recipe is irresistible!

    Photo Credit: belleofthekitchen.com

    Fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

    Thick and fluffy homemade pancakes are loaded with fresh, juicy blueberries for an amazing breakfast. They're easy to make and will have everyone asking for more!

    Photo Credit: homecookedharvest.com

    Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

    Cinnamon swirl pancakes get cooked with a thick ribbon of gooey cinnamon syrup and then topped with a drizzle of cream cheese frosting. They are cinnamon rolls in pancake form!

    Photo Credit: www.babaganosh.org

    Churro Pancakes

    Fluffy cinnamon pancakes topped with crunchy cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce.

    Photo Credit: bigflavorstinykitchen.com

    Gingerbread Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream

    Bring the flavors of the holidays to your breakfast table with this easy, winter-inspired gingerbread pancake recipe. A family favorite!

    Photo Credit: onmykidsplate.com

    Silver Dollar Pancakes (Mini Pancakes!)

    Quick and easy to make, these golden brown silver dollar pancakes are the perfect breakfast. Make extras, both kids and adults will love them!

    Photo Credit: artofnaturalliving.com

    Aebleskivers, Danish Pancake Balls

    With a rich moist interior and a delicately crisp exterior, Aebleskivers, Danish pancake balls, are a special breakfast treat or snack.

    Photo Credit: www.ihearteating.com

    Easy Buttermilk Waffles

    Easy buttermilk waffle recipe makes waffles that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

    Strawberry Waffles with Chocolate Chips

    Strawberry waffles are simple and easy to make but packed with flavour and look so pretty they will make any morning a special occasion.

    Greek Yogurt Waffles

    Greek yogurt waffles are crunchy outside, soft and fluffy inside. Drizzle with maple syrup, top with your favourite fruits, start the day right!

    Ube Waffles - Easy, Purple and Delicious!

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    BUTTERMILK FAQs

    What is buttermilk?


    Buttermilk is fermented milk. It’s thicker and lumpier than milk and has a slightly tangy, acidic taste.

    Bakers love using it in cakes and other baked goods because its tangy flavor provides a nice balance against the sweetness and its acidity helps break down protein, which results to fluffier, lighter textures. 

    Cooks use it in savory dishes too.

    How do I make homemade buttermilk?


    To make homemade buttermilk, combine a cup of milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.

    Stir then allow the mixture to sit for about minutes.

    How do I use powdered buttermilk?


    Powdered buttermilk is so easy to use and has a way longer shelf life than regular buttermilk.

    You can use it in its powdered form in some recipes.

    To reconstitute, add 1 tablespoon buttermilk powder to ½ cup of water. Stir until fully incorporated and allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes before using.


    This may differ by brand though; make sure to check the packaging of your buttermilk powder for specific instructions.

    Enjoy!

    What is your favorite recipe that uses buttermilk? I’d love to hear all about it! 

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    1. Bob

      May 29, 2023 at 1:45 pm

      I never have any “left over” buttermilk! I never have to “make” some buttermilk! That’s because there is always half gallon of 2% buttermilk in our fridge. “Small bit” left over or about to go bad? Pour it into a glass and drink it. Want zipper taste; first add a tiny pinch of salt and/or/or-not add a tiny bit of hot/or-not vinegar. I happen to like it with salty or sweet snacks. Oh it is full of good “bugs” to reset your digestive system.

      Reply
    2. Brian

      December 20, 2019 at 9:55 pm

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

      Reply
    3. 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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    4. 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
    5. 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
    6. Claire

      April 29, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      I have bookmarked it.
      Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    7. 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? 🙂

        Reply
      • Caryle Saathoff

        August 31, 2023 at 9:17 am

        Add I T. vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let sit for 30 minutes.

        Reply
    8. 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!!

      Reply
      • 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!

        Reply
    9. 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
    10. 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
    11. Maggie Unzueta

      April 28, 2017 at 2:19 pm

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

      Reply
      • 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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    12. 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
    13. 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.

      Reply
    14. 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!

      Reply
      • 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
    15. 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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