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buttermilk

[buht-er-milk] / ˈbʌt ərˌmɪlk /


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The technique here is simple: Roast the berries until their juices thicken, chill them completely, then blend with yogurt and buttermilk until smooth.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

The practice of ranching can be traced back about 75 years to the man who had a brilliant idea to combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, herbs and spices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The buttermilk powder gives them that signature tang, but you can also skip the individual seasonings and use a packet of ranch seasoning instead.

From Salon Jul. 14, 2026

The unnamed condiment originally mixed herbs and spices with buttermilk and mayonnaise and its popularity with guests led to it being jarred so they could take some home.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

Avery slowly poured buttermilk on Wilbur’s head and back, and as it trickled down his sides and cheeks, Mr. and Mrs. Zuckerman rubbed it into his hair and skin.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

At home, he and his girlfriend would walk to the Sleepy Bee Cafe for the plain buttermilks on match days.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2023

Lucindy'd better fix up a lunch for two—a couple of biscuits an' a couple of buttermilks.

From The Bishop and the Boogerman by Joel Chandler Harris

Artificial buttermilks therefore prove a valuable source of food supply for persons who find them palatable and who do not care for sweet milk.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

"Why, ef you've got a jar full, thar must be mighty nigh a dozen buttermilks in it."

From The Bishop and the Boogerman by Joel Chandler Harris

"Well, your mind must be wanderin'," he said, "bekaze we ast you as plain as tongue kin speak for to put us up a couple of buttermilks."

From The Bishop and the Boogerman by Joel Chandler Harris




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