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What is buttermilk and where can you buy it?
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Published: July 12, 2023 at 11:54 AM
Discover what buttermilk is, where to shop for it, and how to use it in our ingredient glossary
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Check out our guide to buttermilk, including where to buy it and plenty of recipe inspiration, then read about kefir, paneer and feta cheese.
What is buttermilk?
Buttermilk is a type of fermented dairy, made from the liquid left behind from churning butter from cultured or fermented cream. It’s widely known as a cooking ingredient, used in bakes such as soda bread as well as a marinade for meats including chicken and pork. Buttermilk can also be drunk straight, and is a common drink in India and Nepal. In the Arab countries, buttermilk is a common beverage served ice cold with other dairy products.
Where to buy buttermilk
St Ivel buttermilk, 90p/284ml, Tesco
Essential Waitrose buttermilk, £1/284ml, Waitrose
Buttermilk recipes
Check out plenty more buttermilk recipe inspiration.
Buttermilk fried chicken burger
Try our easy buttermilk fried chicken burger recipe from Butchies in London. This crispy chicken fillet is marinated overnight and deep-fried for extra flavour.
Peanut butter pancakes
Covered in a vibrant array of summer fruits and a lip-smacking peanut butter sauce, these light and fluffy pancakes from food writer John Gregory-Smith make a fabulous brunch for two, or dessert for four.
Buttermilk fried chicken
Soaking the chicken in buttermilk tenderises the meat and helps the crispy coating stick. A great DIY takeaway to make at home on the weekend.
Soda bread
This easy soda bread recipe takes less than an hour to make, so is ideal for when you're in a hurry. It uses just four ingredients, including plain and wholemeal flour.
BBQ buttermilk chicken with charred courgette sauce
Buttermilk creates the juiciest chicken on the BBQ. It's delicious simply served in a bun, or try it with our smoky-sweet tomato and courgette sauce plus crunchy crumbs.
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