buttermilk

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Swing by this eclectic bistro for brunch or lunch, for highlights including gravy-smothered buttermilk biscuits, $5 mimosas, stacked burgers, soups, salads, and shrimp tossed and sautéed in numerous ways. — Adrianne Reece, Chron, 12 May 2022 The cafe serves items like huevos rancheros, chipotle-poached huevos with buttermilk biscuits, breakfast tacos and burritos, churros, classic French toast and the extremely popular tres leches pancakes. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 4 May 2022 Breakfast skillet; Banana Foster French toast; cage-free omelet and buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy. — cleveland, 9 Apr. 2022 Go for the brisket, pulled pork, meaty pintos and vinegary slaw — and also throw in a side of buttermilk biscuits, which rewarm nicely for breakfast the next day. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2022 Meanwhile, to make the dip, in a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, cilantro, chives, garlic, lime juice and taco seasoning. — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2022 Brush the biscuits with buttermilk and arrange them on the rhubarb, leaving space between them. — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Apr. 2021 Recipes vary widely between Ireland and the U.S., but traditional soda bread contains soft wheat flour, buttermilk, baking soda, and salt. — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 15 Apr. 2022 On Easter, the restaurant will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch highlights include French toast, crab cakes, and eggs topped with lobster bisque as well as Hazel's pancake offerings of buttermilk, blueberry or chocolate, and banana. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2022 See More

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