How to Use buttermilk in a Sentence

buttermilk

noun
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  • Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the buttermilk.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The tang of the buttermilk sauce balances the sweetness of the cake.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 8 Dec. 2020
  • And feel free to swap in heavy cream, sour cream or crème fraîche in place of the buttermilk.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The acid in buttermilk is the key to its superpowers in the kitchen.
    — Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2023
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the buttermilk, olive oil, salt and basil.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
  • The creamy buttermilk adds a bit a tangy note and richness, and the egg helps breading stick to the meat.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Look at that gut — like a garbage bag full of buttermilk.
    — James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
  • 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
  • Add the egg and buttermilk and stir with a fork until moist clumps form.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021
  • Pierce the chicken pieces all over with a fork and add them to the buttermilk mixture.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 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
  • The meals come with sides and a choice of blueberry buttermilk pie or Texas sheet cake.
    — Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2021
  • The recipe keeps the buttermilk, resulting in a tender crumb that's moist and soft.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
  • 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
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, creamed corn and 1/4 cup oil.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • While the oil is heating, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl.
    — Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2022
  • Pair it with mac-and-cheese, a buttermilk biscuit, and a glass of their sweet tea or a bottle of root beer, and you'll be set.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 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
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add buttermilk, sour cream, almond extract, vanilla, and egg yolks.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add buttermilk, sour cream, almond extract, vanilla, and egg yolks.
    — Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 30 Nov. 2021
  • They're served with a side of buttermilk chive dipping sauce.
    — Grace McDermott, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2021
  • 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
  • The buttermilk is then removed from the leftover mixture to leave the fat, which is then formed into butter.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 9 Dec. 2024

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