Substitute Buttermilk (in batters/marinades) for Plain yogurt
What plain yogurt does in a recipe: Tangy moisture and tenderizing acidity; marinade base.
Buttermilk (in batters/marinades)
per 1 cup yogurt
US1 cup buttermilk (slightly thinner; reduce other liquid by 1 Tbsp)
Metric240 ml
CommonBaking-safe ✓Gluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeContains dairy
Same lactic acid tenderizing.
What changes: Thinner
Best for: Marinades, batters
More options: all 3 Plain yogurt substitutes · substitutes for Buttermilk (in batters/marinades)
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Buttermilk (in batters/marinades) for Plain yogurt?
- per 1 cup yogurt — US: 1 cup buttermilk (slightly thinner; reduce other liquid by 1 Tbsp). Metric: 240 ml.
- Why does Buttermilk (in batters/marinades) work as a Plain yogurt substitute?
- Same lactic acid tenderizing.
- What changes when you use Buttermilk (in batters/marinades) instead of Plain yogurt?
- Thinner
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