buttermilk

noun

but·ter·milk | \ ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk

Definition of buttermilk

1 : the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream

2 : cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk

Examples of buttermilk in a Sentence

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Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, "Sugar Snap Pea Salad," 23 Apr. 2018 Add the vanilla, framboise, buttermilk, sour cream, and a pinch of salt, and whisk to combine well. — Adam Ried, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Banish winter with a chicken-pesto dinner tart, salad, and dessert," 20 Apr. 2018 Soak the chicken in the egg and buttermilk at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, "Is this KFC's secret original recipe for its famed fried chicken?," 6 July 2018 With Smoke Salmon, Eggs And Horseradish Cream Yield: 4 servings Serve with salad greens drizzled with an herbed buttermilk dressing. — Sara Moulton, charlotteobserver, "This breakfast for dinner has the best diner moves | Charlotte Observer," 20 Feb. 2018 Combine molasses and buttermilk in a separate bowl. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Gingerbread Pear Loaf," 7 Dec. 2018 Working with 1 piece at a time, remove chicken, letting any excess buttermilk drip off, then coat in cornflakes, pressing gently to help them adhere. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Crispy Hot-Honey Chicken Sliders," 26 Nov. 2018 Despite making such a big fuss over its burgers earlier this year, IHOP, oddly, is giving away a free side of buttermilk pankcakes or pumpkin-spice pancakes with the purchase of its Steakburger items. — Fox News, "Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with free or discounted burgers, and nothing else," 18 Sep. 2018 Mix this buttermilk powder with a quart of whole milk and pour it in the tub. — Allure, "8 Things That Will Make Your Bath Unbelievably Better," 11 Sep. 2018

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