How to Use buttermilk in a Sentence

buttermilk

noun
  • Make a well in the center of the mixture and add the buttermilk.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The acid in buttermilk is the key to its superpowers in the kitchen.
    Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2023
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the buttermilk, olive oil, salt and basil.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 July 2024
  • Daniels soaks the onions in a buttermilk marinade for at least four hours.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2023
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the eggs and buttermilk.
    Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Add the egg and buttermilk and stir with a fork until moist clumps form.
    BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021
  • Pierce the chicken pieces all over with a fork and add them to the buttermilk mixture.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2024
  • Use our gluten-free flour mix to whip up a batch of flaky buttermilk biscuits and add to the rich sausage gravy.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and pour the buttermilk mixture on top.
    Jerrelle Guy, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Munch on the chips by themselves or pair them with low-fat buttermilk ranch.
    Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • This creamy buttermilk recipe gets nice and thick with the addition of gelatin.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Seal the bag, squish the buttermilk around the chicken, place on a rimmed plate, and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2022
  • In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, and buttermilk.
    Beth Kirby, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The recipe keeps the buttermilk, resulting in a tender crumb that's moist and soft.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
  • Pour in the buttermilk and pulse just until the dough starts to come together.
    Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • The tang of the cream cheese icing is enhanced by the addition of buttermilk to the dough—our Southern spin on the recipe.
    Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, creamed corn and 1/4 cup oil.
    Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2021
  • While the oil is heating, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl.
    Southern Kitchen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2022
  • The fish, meanwhile, channels the South with its buttermilk brine, zesty hot sauce and light coat of cornmeal.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add buttermilk, sour cream, almond extract, vanilla, and egg yolks.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 30 Nov. 2021
  • They're served with a side of buttermilk chive dipping sauce.
    Grace McDermott, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Mary’s birds soaked in buttermilk, tossed in a gluten-free flour blend and deep fried to order in a cast iron cauldron.
    oregonlive, 1 July 2022
  • Whole buttermilk: Adds tanginess and moisture to the cake.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
    Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 30 Sep. 2021
  • In a bowl large enough to hold all the chicken pieces, whisk the buttermilk, sriracha, mustard, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper.
    BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
  • With tongs, remove a piece of chicken from the buttermilk and tap the tongs against the side of the bowl to let the excess liquid fall back into the bowl.
    BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2021
  • Add half the buttermilk mixture and mix just to combine.
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Guests suck caviar submerged in matcha buttermilk through a straw.
    Andy Wang, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Even dessert has some fish eggs as Russe will serve a cannelle with buttermilk, crème anglaise and caviar to finish out the night.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2022
  • Lately, the Brand Room has added a full menu with soups, salads, pork chops, lunch specials and desserts such as buttermilk pie.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2024

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