If that half-carton of buttermilk stares back every time you open the refrigerator, it’s time to finish it up. Beyond pancakes and biscuits, there are plenty of other great uses for buttermilk. This tangy, tenderizing ingredient adds richness to savory dishes. It adds softness to baked goods. It keeps proteins juicy when added to marinades. Although buttermilk can refer to the liquid left behind after making homemade butter, this collection of recipes uses only cultured buttermilk. This collection of recipes uses only cultured buttermilk. You can find it in the dairy section of the supermarket.

We chose these buttermilk recipes. They show how easily you can use (and use up) the ingredient in breakfast, dessert, and dinner dishes. You’ll find fluffy buckwheat pancakes and crisp waffles in addition to tender scones and decadent chocolate cake. On the savory side, buttermilk gives ranch dressing its signature tang without making it too thick. It also keeps fried chicken juicy.

You might need a recipe for the last little bit of leftover buttermilk. Or, you might want to tackle a new idea to use buttermilk in baking. This combination of easy, fun recipes will help you. These classic recipes will use up the buttermilk you have. They will also encourage you to pick up a new container.

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