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buttermilk

[buht-er-milk] / ˈbʌt ərˌmɪlk /


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Buttermilk contributes tang and lift, sharpening the sweetness and helping the cake rise with a lighter hand.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“Larry, aka ‘Mr. Buttermilk Biscuits,’ has used his musical talents to bless others since the age of 10,” Hines-Hall wrote on the fundraiser’s webpage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

The first lady worked with Chef Edward Lee, author of "Smoke & Pickles" and "Buttermilk Graffiti," along with the White House chefs to design the menu.

From Reuters • Apr. 24, 2023

Buttermilk and boiled cider add a rich, slightly tangy flavor that’s irresistible.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Buttermilk whey sweetened with honey, or an infusion of marshmallow roots, ought to constitute the whole of the patient's drink.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849




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