Substituting Kefir with Buttermilk
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Vegetarian
Contains Dairy
You will need:
1cupButtermilk
Substitution ratio: 1 cup Kefir = 1 cup Buttermilk
Effects on Your Baking
Both have a pleasant tang from lactic acid fermentation. Kefir has a slightly more complex, yogurt-like flavor due to its broader range of bacterial cultures, while buttermilk is a bit more straightforward. In baked goods, the difference is barely perceptible.
Best Uses
Cakes
Muffins
Quick Breads
Breads
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Nutrition Facts
For Substitution Ingredients
Serving size
245g
Calories 106
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.6g
4%
Total Carbohydrates 11.8g
4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 13.1g
26%
Protein 8.5g
17%
Sodium 225.4mg
10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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