How to Use buttermilk in a Sentence

buttermilk

noun
  • Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the buttermilk.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The acid in buttermilk is the key to its superpowers in the kitchen.
    Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Daniels soaks the onions in a buttermilk marinade for at least four hours.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2023
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the eggs and buttermilk.
    Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Use our gluten-free flour mix to whip up a batch of flaky buttermilk biscuits and add to the rich sausage gravy.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and pour the buttermilk mixture on top.
    Jerrelle Guy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Munch on the chips by themselves or pair them with low-fat buttermilk ranch.
    Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • This creamy buttermilk recipe gets nice and thick with the addition of gelatin.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Seal the bag, squish the buttermilk around the chicken, place on a rimmed plate, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2022
  • In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, and buttermilk.
    Beth Kirby, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Pour in the buttermilk and pulse just until the dough starts to come together.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • The tang of the cream cheese icing is enhanced by the addition of buttermilk to the dough—our Southern spin on the recipe.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The fish, meanwhile, channels the South with its buttermilk brine, zesty hot sauce and light coat of cornmeal.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Mary’s birds soaked in buttermilk, tossed in a gluten-free flour blend and deep fried to order in a cast iron cauldron.
    oregonlive, 1 July 2022
  • Whole buttermilk: Adds tanginess and moisture to the cake.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Guests suck caviar submerged in matcha buttermilk through a straw.
    Andy Wang, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Even dessert has some fish eggs as Russe will serve a cannelle with buttermilk, crème anglaise and caviar to finish out the night.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Remove crabs from buttermilk.
    Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022
  • This version is tangy with buttermilk and spiced with a hint of nutmeg.
    Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • This pie gets its signature tang from buttermilk, a splash of lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023
  • That said, the flavor is ordinary and lacks the tang of real buttermilk.
    Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Rayne walked us through her two-day brining process that involves a salt brine, then a buttermilk brine.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2022
  • For dessert, Welch prepared acorn cake with smoke buttermilk ice cream.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2022
  • But the yogurt can be sour cream or buttermilk, and the spice can be warming cinnamon.
    Dorie Greenspan, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Place the butter, eggs, and buttermilk on the counter for about 40 minutes to come to room temperature.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • And like a good buttermilk, her memoir also has some zing.
    Megan Hennessey, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Naing soaks his quails in a buttermilk brine fortified with fish sauce.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Our Test Kitchen recommends thinning the frosting with buttermilk to echo the flavor of the sour cream.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Substitute 2 cups buttermilk or sour milk for the milk.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
  • The dine-in only deal includes two eggs, three buttermilk pancakes and a choice of two bacon strips or sausage links.
    Joey Morona, cleveland, 9 Nov. 2022

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