Have you ever needed buttermilk for a recipe — like Chili Pepper Madness’ jalapeno “bottle caps” or Alexandra’s Kitchen’s buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake — but didn’t have any on hand? If so, ...
Never leave buttermilk out of a recipe — it's essential for adding moisture and helping batters rise. You can create buttermilk substitutions using other dairy such as milk, yogurt, and sour cream.