Sour Milk with Lemon Juice
Sour milk is a simple and quick substitute for buttermilk, perfect for baking recipes like pancakes, cakes, and biscuits. With just two ingredients—milk and lemon juice—you can create a tangy and versatile ingredient to use in a variety of dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh milk whole milk, low-fat milk, or non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Measure the Milk: Pour 1 cup of fresh milk into a small bowl or measuring cup.
- Add the Lemon Juice: Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
- Let It Sit: Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. The milk will curdle slightly and thicken, creating the desired sour milk consistency.
- Use in Recipes: Your sour milk is now ready to use in any recipe that calls for buttermilk or sour milk.
Notes
Storage: Sour milk is best used immediately, but it can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
