A Southern Secret Ingredient

We’re absolutely crazy about tart, creamy buttermilk. It’s our Test Kitchens’ favorite surprise ingredient.

A Southern Secret Ingredient

Jennifer Davick / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Angela Sellers

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It's probably the most misunderstood item in the dairy case. With flecks of butter punctuating its smooth texture, buttermilk as a beverage lacks a certain appeal. But as an ingredient, it's a Southern superstar. It enhances baked goods, adds richness to gravies, and offers a creamy base for salad dressings. Want light, tender biscuits or cake layers? Substitute buttermilk for some of the milk. Need a good soaking liquid for that chicken you're planning to fry or bake? Buttermilk not only boosts the flavor and tenderizes the meat, but it also helps the breading cling to the chicken.

 

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