How to Use buttermilk in a Sentence

buttermilk

noun
  • Look at that gut — like a garbage bag full of buttermilk.
    James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The creamy buttermilk adds a bit a tangy note and richness, and the egg helps breading stick to the meat.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2021
  • The meals come with sides and a choice of blueberry buttermilk pie or Texas sheet cake.
    Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2021
  • Pair it with mac-and-cheese, a buttermilk biscuit, and a glass of their sweet tea or a bottle of root beer, and you'll be set.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Place wings in a nonreactive bowl or a sealable plastic bag, add the buttermilk and toss to coat.
    Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2021
  • Place wings and buttermilk in a nonreactive bowl or a sealable plastic bag, and toss to coat.
    Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, 25 Jan. 2021
  • Bath time: Once the meat is pounded out, give it a lengthy bath in a mixture of buttermilk and eggs whisked together.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Whole buttermilk: Thins and moistens the dough a bit for optimum scooping.
    Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024
  • When preparing the batter, replace ⅔ cup of milk with buttermilk for a more tender and tangy version.
    Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 20 Jan. 2021
  • In a medium bowl, using a wooden spoon, stir the corn flour and cornmeal with the buttermilk until there are no dry pockets remaining.
    Nicole Hvidsten, Star Tribune, 20 Jan. 2021
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup buttermilk with the remaining two eggs in a medium bowl.
    Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2021
  • Weekend brunch offerings include buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, egg casserole, and brioche French toast.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Combine 1 cup buttermilk, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon each paprika, celery seed, and salt in a gallon-sized bag or large bowl.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 17 Feb. 2021
  • With mixer on low, alternate adding ½ cup dry mixture and buttermilk until both are incorporated, scraping bowl often.
    Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 12 Jan. 2021
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk and beating just until incorporated, scraping bowl as necessary.
    Kristina Kurek, Good Housekeeping, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Several of Arefi’s recipes also call for yogurt, which adds a buttermilk-like tang and lots of moisture, meaning the cakes can hang out on the counter or in the refrigerator for several days.
    Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • 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

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