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Title: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: caribougrrl on January 22, 2013, 09:51:45 AM
I have about 3-1/2 cups of it.  What should I make.

I sort of want to make buttermilk ice cream, but it's really cold out and I don't think we'll eat it even though it's delicious.

Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Eco Ellen on January 22, 2013, 10:05:18 AM
I didn't even know you could buy real buttermilk.  I have only used powdered buttermilk when cooking.

I'd use it for bread.  Helpful, right?
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: onawhim on January 22, 2013, 10:07:29 AM
Pancakes, soup, dressing
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: caribougrrl on January 22, 2013, 10:13:12 AM
I hadn't thought about using it for bread!

and I had no idea you could buy it powdered - by "real" buttermilk, what I bought is cultured buttermilk so it's not actually "real" buttermilk, but pretty close
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: caribougrrl on January 22, 2013, 10:13:55 AM
Pancakes, soup, dressing

what kind of soup?  I have 3-1/2 cups left over because the other 1/2 cup from the carton was used for dressing...
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Eco Ellen on January 22, 2013, 10:16:57 AM
The powdered stuff comes in an orange-y box with the picture of a weird chef on it.  I have only ever used buttermilk FOR bread, so my experience is with the stuff that can stay in the cabinet for long periods of time.  It comes in canisters or little packets, same as yeast.  It's usually in the aisle with the baking supplies:
(http://www.foodservicedirect.com/productimages/NF771006S.jpg)
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: onawhim on January 22, 2013, 10:25:10 AM
Lots of soups would be good.  Potato or beet or tomato.
Or squash:

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/buttermilk-squash-soup-recipe.html (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/buttermilk-squash-soup-recipe.html)
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: teetime on January 22, 2013, 10:55:45 AM
We got the cookbook "plenty" for xmas and made the cover recipe recently ...

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggplant-with-Buttermilk-Sauce-365110 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggplant-with-Buttermilk-Sauce-365110)

It was good but make and dress the night before and let sit, then add pom. seeds.
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Run Amok on January 22, 2013, 11:14:29 AM
Oooh, that looks good teetime.

Here is my contribution. If you can't get broccoli rabe I'd use a bitter green like escarole. But, this pizza is amazing. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/delfinas-broccoli-rabe-pizza-10000001955932/ (http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/delfinas-broccoli-rabe-pizza-10000001955932/)

(http://img4-1.myrecipes.timeinc.net/i/recipes/su/10/02/broccoli-rabe-pizza-su-l.jpg)
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Clementine on January 22, 2013, 11:16:30 AM
Three and a half lemon poppyseed cakes!

This one: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/lemon_poppy_seed_cake.html (http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/lemon_poppy_seed_cake.html)

Lemony deliciousness!
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: hally on January 22, 2013, 11:35:19 AM
You could just drink it.
I love buttermilk (the same kind, don't know that I ever had "real")
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: caribougrrl on January 22, 2013, 12:03:54 PM
lots of good ideas, people, thank you


You could just drink it.
I love buttermilk (the same kind, don't know that I ever had "real")

I'm not a big fan of it by the glassful... but I did come across a pakistani recipe for a cold buttermilk drink with ginger, chilis, curry leaves and a few other things that I might try...
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: onawhim on January 22, 2013, 12:13:38 PM
you can freeze it as well
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: rocketgirl on January 22, 2013, 12:20:00 PM
I've never heard of powdered buttermilk.  Do you just mix it with water when you have a recipe that requires buttermilk?  How long does the powdered stuff keep (unmixed)?

I make some pies for holidays that use buttermilk, and I always just end up pouring out what I didn't use (which is most of the carton).

I never thought about freezing it either, but I only make the pies for Thanksgiving and sometimes Christmas.  I don't know that keeping it in the freezer for a year is all that great.
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Clementine on January 22, 2013, 12:38:56 PM
I've never heard of powdered buttermilk.  Do you just mix it with water when you have a recipe that requires buttermilk?  How long does the powdered stuff keep (unmixed)?

Yup, just mix with water according to the package directions. The kind I bought was in a little canister, rather than a box (but same brand posted above), and I kept it in the fridge. I looked it up online once and found that as long as it's still powdery (not all caked up), it's still good.

From their website: Ready when you are, our Cultured Buttermilk Blend stores for years on your pantry shelf, or, after opening, in your refrigerator!

http://sacofoods.com/products/view/cultured-buttermilk (http://sacofoods.com/products/view/cultured-buttermilk)
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Natasha on January 22, 2013, 04:21:18 PM
Biscuits.

I love to pour buttermilk over vanilla ice cream. It makes a tangy, icy crust on the ice cream to add a bit of a crunch.
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: nadra24 on January 22, 2013, 04:36:21 PM
I've been meaning to try this recipe: http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/11/ranch-chops-673-recipe-168-serving.html (http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2012/11/ranch-chops-673-recipe-168-serving.html)  Budget bytes has never steered me wrong.

Basically pork chops are marinated in buttermilk, then breaded and cooked.  It only uses 1/2 cup of buttermilk, so you'll have plenty left over for clementine's lemon poppyseed cake!
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: LilyLily on January 22, 2013, 09:10:29 PM
This is delicious: http://circle-b-kitchen.squarespace.com/food-and-recipes/2010/12/17/raspberry-buttermilk-cake.html (http://circle-b-kitchen.squarespace.com/food-and-recipes/2010/12/17/raspberry-buttermilk-cake.html)

Bet it would be good w/ Blueberries too.
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: monster2 on January 24, 2013, 12:44:23 PM
I use buttermilk to brine chicken and pork and for waffles of course!  I bet you could use it in quickbreads like banana bread.
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Cool Foot Luke on January 24, 2013, 03:38:58 PM
Budget bytes has never steered me wrong.

What a cool website! I'd like to spend less money on food.
Title: Re: I need to use up some buttermilk
Post by: Newt on January 28, 2013, 05:54:51 AM
I use buttermilk when making cobblers...in fact baking is the only use I have for buttermilk.