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Substitute Sour cream, thinned for Plain yogurt

What plain yogurt does in a recipe: Tangy moisture and tenderizing acidity; marinade base.

Sour cream, thinned

per 1 cup yogurt

US3/4 cup sour cream + 1/4 cup milk
Metric180 g + 60 ml
CommonBaking-safe ✓Gluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-freeContains dairy

Milk matches the consistency.

What changes: Slightly richer

Best for: Batters, dressings

More options: all 3 Plain yogurt substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Sour cream, thinned for Plain yogurt?
per 1 cup yogurt — US: 3/4 cup sour cream + 1/4 cup milk. Metric: 180 g + 60 ml.
Why does Sour cream, thinned work as a Plain yogurt substitute?
Milk matches the consistency.
What changes when you use Sour cream, thinned instead of Plain yogurt?
Slightly richer

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