Buttermilk

Buttermilk is a cultured, acidic dairy product thicker than milk. Its acidity is vital for reacting with baking soda to create lift. Because of its viscosity, a significant amount clings to measuring cups. Weighing ensures you add the precise amount of acid needed for the chemical leavening reaction.

What is Buttermilk?

Buttermilk is a cultured, acidic dairy product thicker than milk. Its acidity is vital for reacting with baking soda to create lift. Because of its viscosity, a significant amount clings to measuring cups. Weighing ensures you add the precise amount of acid needed for the chemical leavening reaction.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL

Buttermilk — mL → g

mLg
1010
2525
5050
7575
100100
125125
150150
200200
250250
500500
750750
10001000

Buttermilk — g → Cups

gCups
500.2
1000.4
1500.6
2000.8
2501.1
3001.3
3501.5
4001.7
4501.9
5002.1
6002.5
7003.0
8003.4
9003.8
10004.2

Buttermilk — Cup → g

Cupsg
1/8 cup30
1/4 cup59
1/3 cup79
1/2 cup118
2/3 cup158
3/4 cup177
1 cup237
1 1/2 cups355
2 cups473

Buttermilk — Tbsp → g

Tbspg
115
230
344
459
574
689
7104
8118
9133
10148
11163
12177
13192
14207
15222
20296
25370
30444

Buttermilk — Tsp → g

Tspg
15
210
315
420
525
630
735
839
944
1049
1154
1259
1364
1469
1574
2099
25123
30148

Buttermilk — oz → g

ozg
128
257
385
4113
5142
8227
10283
12340
15425
20567
25709
30850
401134
501417

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FAQ

Can I make a DIY substitute?
In a pinch, yes: add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and let sit for 10 minutes. However, real cultured buttermilk is thicker and yields better flavor.