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The NFC B-Day Chat Thread

I love learning new things, and I’ve already learned a new thing today.

Buttermilk, like yogurt, only has an expiration date because the FDA requires it; so unless it has mold, don’t throw it away. When your jug of buttermilk is empty, refill it with regular milk and leave it on the counter a day or two until it thickens and voila, more buttermilk. It is made with a mesophilic culture, ie it will ferment on your counter. I had no idea.
 
I love learning new things, and I’ve already learned a new thing today.

Buttermilk, like yogurt, only has an expiration date because the FDA requires it; so unless it has mold, don’t throw it away. When your jug of buttermilk is empty, refill it with regular milk and leave it on the counter a day or two until it thickens and voila, more buttermilk. It is made with a mesophilic culture, ie it will ferment on your counter. I had no idea.

Good to know IM! Usually I make my own version of buttermilk (milk+vinegar) but sometimes get the store bought. That little tip might help me waste less of it.
 
Good to know IM! Usually I make my own version of buttermilk (milk+vinegar) but sometimes get the store bought. That little tip might help me waste less of it.
I’ve done the same with vinegar and milk in a pinch, but I don’t think it tastes the same. I usually buy the powder because I didn’t know you could just keep it in the fridge.

I found out you can substitute it for milk in any bread recipe 1:1 but not vice versa.

Honestly, I mostly remember it being used to make bread and marinate meat when I was a kid. Mostly chicken, wild game and catfish.
 

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