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    History of Buttermilk

    Originally buttermilk was made in the process of churning butter from cream. The leftover liquid is buttermilk. This was called traditional buttermilk. These days commercially available buttermilk which is also known as cultured buttermilk is made by fermenting dairy milk with bacterial culture. Back in those days this cultured buttermilk was called artificial buttermilk to denote that traditional buttermilk was natural buttermilk. These days even powdered buttermilk is available which can be mixed with water to get the liquid form.

    Yogurt is made by fermenting cow’s milk using yogurt cultures. The fermentation process converts the lactose into lactic acid and that gives it the tangy taste.

    Both buttermilk and yogurt come in low fat and non-fat varieties.

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    Health benefits of Buttermilk/Yogurt:

    Buttermilk supposedly helps in digestion, reduces acidity and believed to reduce blood pressure too. Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, protein, riboflavin, vitamins B6 and B12.

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    How to use it Baking?

    Both buttermilk and yogurt are good egg substitutes especially while baking muffins, cakes and cupcakes. It gives the baked goods a nice airy and light texture. Buttermilk and yogurt can be used interchangeably in baking recipes. If you are not able to find buttermilk, dilute yogurt with few drops of water and use it instead. Another substitute would be mixing lemon juice/vinegar with milk (either dairy or non-dairy if vegan).

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    Substitute for Buttermilk

    Yes there is a substitute for buttermilk. If you have yogurt or sour cream at home you can dilute it by adding few drops of water and use it in place of buttermilk or mix some lemon juice/vinegar with milk (dairy or non-dairy).

How to replace Yogurt/Buttermilk for eggs?

YogurtBoth buttermilk and plain yogurt are good egg replacements, especially while baking muffins, cakes, and cupcakes. You can buy it in the refrigerator section of grocery aisles next to the milk.

1/4 cup of buttermilk or yogurt for each egg to be replaced. Vegan yogurt can be used as an egg replacement in vegan baking.

The baked goods will be lighter and not as dense as the ones with pureed fruit.

Yogurt/Buttermilk Recipes

Here is the full list of baking recipes that use Yogurt/Buttermilk as an egg substitute.

Almost Fat Free Brownies


(from 18 reviews)
Check out this awesome recipe for almost fat free brownies!

Blueberry Pound Cake


(from 17 reviews)
I'm very sure that this is the best eggless blueberry pound cake you will ever taste. It's light, fluffy, airy and tastes absolutely delicious.

Tutti Frutti Cake


(from 19 reviews)
If you are of Indian origin, I think you will feel the same way I feel about tutti frutti (it's candied peel for Americans)....

Low Fat Blueberry Coffee Cake


(from 21 reviews)
Are you looking for a coffee cake without eggs recipe? Do you have blueberries at home? Then you are in the right place. This egg free blueberry coffee cake recipe will become a sure hit in your house because of it's rich taste yet light and tender texture and amazing taste.

Eggless Pineapple Pastry Cake


(from 10 reviews)
Special occasions demand special dessert and nothing can beat this delicious and decadent eggless pineapple pastry.

Strawberry Banana Muffins


(from 34 reviews)
This strawberry banana muffins with yogurt recipe is a perfect and easy recipe to try if you want to make something simple yet delicious with strawberry and banana. You can also use blueberries instead of strawberries in this recipe.

Eggless Strawberry Cream Cake


(from 15 reviews)
Want to impress your specail one or guests with an elegant cake? This eggless strawberry cream cake is the answer. You can't go wrong with a moist eggless sponge cake, filled with fresh strawberries and topped with homemade whipped cream.

Orange Blueberry Bread


(from 7 reviews)
Can you believe that light, moist, and fluffy blueberry bread like this can be egg free and low-fat too? Perfect for summertime picnics, this orange-blueberry bread will definitely be a crowd-pleaser. I would suggest lining the loaf pan with parchment paper so that you can remove the bread from the pan within a span of 15-20 minutes.

Cranberry Scones with White Chocolate Chips


(from 20 reviews)
Are you in the mood for tender, flaky, buttery scones? Don't run to Starbucks. You can bake these at home in no time using this scone recipe. Enjoy these cranberry scones when it is still warm for the best experience. It’s crispy around the edges and flaky in the middle.
Eggless Chocolate Cake

Eggless Chocolate Bottle Gourd Cake


(from 6 reviews)
Can a rich chocolate cake be healthy enough to eat for breakfast? Yes it can be! This eggless chocolate recipe is the answer.

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