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Hi I am Gina Miller for About.com Food and I am going to share five substitutions for using buttermilk.

But first, what is buttermilk? Buttermilk is the liquid that remains after churning butter out of cream. It's also known for a sour taste that’s caused by lactic acid bacteria. But even though it has a sour taste, buttermilk actually is a great way to add flavor to many recipes, especially southern food dishes.

Ingredients for Buttermilk Substitutes

Here are the ingredients we'll be using:

• Milk
• Distilled White Vinegar
• Lemon Juice
• Plain Yogurt
• Sour Cream
• Cornstarch
• Water
• Worcheshire sauce

Ok, here are the five substitutes you can use instead of buttermilk yet still retain the flavor.

Milk and Vinegar Is a Common Buttermilk Substitute

Number 1: Use regular vitamin D milk and add a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar for every cup of milk and let it stand for about 10 minutes. This is a great substitution when making cakes, biscuits or pancakes that require a cup of buttermilk.

Yogurt Makes a Good Buttermilk Substitute for Marinades

Number 2: Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice for every cup of plain yogurt. Use this mixture with flour as a coating for frying meat or chicken.

Number 3: Simply use plain Greek yogurt as an overnight marinade for chicken before dredging in flour and deep frying. This is great for Southern fried chicken.

Sour Cream and Worchestershire Sauce Are Also Buttermilk Substitutes

Number 4: Use low fat or regular sour cream as a substitute when the recipe calls for buttermilk. This substitute is great for deserts as well as savory dishes.

And finally Number 5: Use 1 part cornstarch mixed with 2 parts water or milk, and a dash of Worcheshire sauce for a tangy zip. Use this substitute for making savory gravy and enhancing sauces.

There you have it. Five tasty substitutes that will replace the buttermilk in your recipes. Thank you for watching, and for more information, visit us on the web at About.com.