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What to do with all that Buttermilk

April 7, 2010 by Joy the Baker 90 Comments

Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream

If you’ve been around these parts long enough, you’ve probably noticed that I’m pretty fond of buttermilk.

Buttermilk brings the tang, brings a tender texture… and is all around awesome in baking.

But once you buy the carton for one recipe, what the heck are you supposed to do with the rest of the milk?

Not to worry.  I’m looking out for you.  Here are a few recipes that will help you use up that carton of buttermilk.

Click around.  Maybe you think that  Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream is swell.

While you’re busy with buttermilk, I’m going to go stuff my face with more Easter jelly beans.  Good?  Good.

Brown Sugar Bacon Waffles

Brown Sugar Bacon Waffles are a thing of beauty.

Warm Berries and Dumplings

I love when a bag of frozen berries gets all fancypants.  Warm Berries with Stovetop Dumplings.

Blackberry Jam Cake

This cake is all sorts of classy.  It’s baked up in a sheet pan, covered in blackberry jam and Swiss meringue buttercream.  It’s a beauty queen.  I love it.  Blackberry Jam Cake.  

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake with Fluffy White Frosting.  This cake is like the cool kid on the playground.  Everyone wants to be on their kickball team.  Laaaadeeeedaaaa!

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Buttercream

I like carrot cake in Spring, don’t you.  Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Buttercream.

Buttermilk Pie

Mmmmm.  Buttermilk Pie with Warm Blackberry Sauce.  This recipe just warms my heart to bits.

Hop in the kitchen and use up that buttermilk.  You’ll feel better.  or… I’ll feel better.  Someone will feel much better.

If you can’t find buttermilk, or buttermilk puzzles you, or you just want to make your own… I’ve got all sorts of tricks up my sleeve for you.

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  1. Sara {CaffeIna}

    April 7, 2010 at 8:35 am

    I’m already opening the fridge to reach for the buttermilk and try one of these. Yummy!

    Reply
  2. brandi

    April 7, 2010 at 8:08 am

    buttermilk is awesome in banana bread. and in homemade sourdough pancakes, which we make a lot.

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  3. Bonnie

    April 7, 2010 at 8:07 am

    I freeze leftover buttermilk then defrost it when I need it. It works wonderfully after defrosting. I wouldn’t want to drink it but then I don’t drink it anyway, so it’s all good. Love these photos. They make me want to bake.

    Reply
  4. thedelishdish

    April 7, 2010 at 7:59 am

    what a useful post!! i hate wasting ingredients so it’s always cool to have multiple recipes in mind when buying a whole carton!

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  5. Jen

    April 7, 2010 at 7:54 am

    I freeze my leftover buttermilk, either in 1-oz portions (freeze in ice-cube trays and once frozen, transfer to a bag or other container) or in 8-oz portions. If you’re using it in baked goods, frozen works just as well as fresh.

    Of course, I love buttermilk also, so I don’t always have leftovers, but freezing it ensures that I always have some on hand!

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  6. Kristan Roland

    April 7, 2010 at 7:35 am

    I think that the brown sugar bacon waffles are my favorite buttermilk recipe on the list!! Anything with bacon is a must have.

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  7. Jess

    April 7, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I think I have a half gallon of unused, expired buttermilk in my frig. I am sad it went to waste. Now I know it doesn’t ever have to go to waste again. :)

    Reply
  8. Nicole aka Gidget

    April 7, 2010 at 7:17 am

    Thanks, Joy! Ever since you posted the buttermilk ranch dressing recipe I’ve been trying to use up my buttermilk creatively. I’ve made all sorts of pancakes and such, but I can’t wait to try that ice cream!

    Reply
  9. Amy

    April 7, 2010 at 7:15 am

    YUM! this looks sooo great. Always love to have things to do with extra buttermilk!

    WHERE DID YOU GET THAT MUG?! I have one in red that a friend snagged from the restaurant where she works, but I have been on the hunt for some more ever since. If you could tell your retail secrets, it would be much appreciated!

    xo
    Amy

    Reply
  10. anne

    April 7, 2010 at 7:03 am

    Great ideas! I’m getting a post ready for sturday that features some of my favorite sites and YOU are included, love your blog! anne

    Reply
  11. Rachel

    April 7, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Hi Joy:

    I just found your blog and LOVE it – this is a great article – you are right on about the buttermilk quagmire – can’t wait to try the pie and reading more of your posts!

    Reply
  12. Meagan

    April 7, 2010 at 6:13 am

    That buttermilk pie is calling my name. Must. Make. Now.

    Reply
  13. Heather @ chiknpastry

    April 7, 2010 at 6:03 am

    i do the same thing – hate to waste that precious buttermilk!

    Reply
  14. Alyssa

    April 7, 2010 at 5:57 am

    Make buttermilk pancake syrup. It takes about 5 minutes and you will never use purchased syrup again. I swear.

    Reply
  15. Allison

    April 7, 2010 at 5:55 am

    This is the perfect post! I bought buttermilk to make red velvet cake earlier this year, and ended up just making 3 cakes to use all the milk! Clearly it is better to feed co-workers loads of red cake than let buttermilk go to waste!

    Also, wanted to let you know that I made your “Whole Orange Bundt Cake with Poppy Seed Madness” for Easter, and it was a HUGE hit! I followed all your tips, and I had a beautiful, zesty cake! Thanks as always for the great inspiration!

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