Did you know that you can freeze buttermilk? I was not aware of this little tidbit of information until I injured my knee last month and starting surfing the internet due to boredom. While surfing, I came across a blog where the latest entry was titled "How to Freeze Buttermilk." Unfortunately, I do not remember the address to the blog, but I do remember the directions that were posted :) I was overjoyed when I learned about this because not only will this save us a few bucks, I will always have buttermilk on hand whenever I need it. Plus, it helps that I am totally addicted to freezing anything and everything I can get my hands on :)
The directions are very simple....
-Set aside a couple of gallon freezer bags. I decided to experiment with sandwich bags because they seemed like they would fit better in our freezer due to their size.
-Label the bags with a black marker...write down the day, the item (buttermilk), and the amount that will go into the bag (1 cup, 2 cups, etc..)
-Take your carton of buttermilk and measure out the amount you want to place in the bag. I chose to do 1 cup.
-Make sure all the air is out of the bag, seal it, and put them in the freezer.
-To defrost, just take the amount of bags you need and place them in the fridge to defrost. Since I used sandwich bags for mine, I'm planning on placing the bags in a big bowl or cup just incase they start leaking while they defrost.
It's as simple as that :)
**It should be noted that after the buttermilk defrosts, it will look clumpy and seperated. This is not a problem. Just place in a bowl and stir...and maybe add 1/4 tsp. of baking soda to make it a tad bit thicker. The results are the same as if you had just bought it from the store :)**
Thanks for the tip! I didn't know you could freeze it either. Sometimes I decide not to make a recipe if it calls for buttermilk since I know whatever I don't use in the recipe will just go bad.
ReplyDeleteThis is a awesome tip. I freeze buttermilk but i have been freezing the whole bottle. Then when i want some i have to thaw the entire thing. Thank you. I love to cook and bake with buttermilk.
ReplyDeleteLexie, you are welcome for the tip :) I used to be like that too. I never made a recipe if it called for buttermilk because I didn't want to waste the whole thing. But now I don't have to :)
ReplyDeleteTina, I never knew it was possible to even freeze buttermilk :) I love to cook and bake with it also :)
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ReplyDeleteI just wrote you an e-mail, Terri :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic tip. I use butetrmilk all the time.. nic to know I can freeze it this way!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tip Libby - I had no idea! I've heard of freezing milk, but it doesn't really freeze that well. I've also heard you can freeze real butter sticks, so I guess thats what helps buttermilk to freeze. I love to cook/bake with buttermilk (just posted yesterday about buttermilk ice cream), but I never seem to have any when I want it!! Thanks for the great tip!
ReplyDeleteJust came over from the foodie blogroll and I love your blog. This is a fab kitchen tip. I always need buttermilk and don't often have it. Sometimes I make my own with regular milk, but this is great. Nice to meet ya!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tip. Are you aware of buttermilk powder? I learned of it through King Arthur Flour cookbook. I keep it stored in my frig for when I make bisquits and pancakes. Fresh buttermilk doesn't last too long in my frig because I love to drink it ice cold when the summer is hot! Love your site too.
ReplyDeletety so much, I have been wondering this also. What are some other things that I can freeze as I am on a limited budget and can only eat fruits and vegetables, but I cheat sometimes. because I am hungry....ty...Michele.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone!
ReplyDelete@MtnBarb-I have heard of buttermilk powder and actually have some in my fridge as well ;)
@Michele-You can freeze just about anything...fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry...just depends on what you prefer. E-mail me (my contact info is on the right at the top of this page) and I can give you some ideas ;)
you have to have freezer space for this, but what i like to do is pour 1 cup of buttermilk into plastic containers, however many I need. One cup into each plastic container. Then I put them in the freezer. Once frozen, I pull them out just long enough to be able to remove the "ice cube" from the plastic container and then I put all the ice cubes in a gallon size freezer bag. I also freeze some in ice cube trays in case I need a small amount, one small ice cube is 2 tablespoons. I put them all in the same freezer bag though.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this tip with us ;)
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