buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbə-tər-ˌmilk 
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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The pancakes are buttermilk flavored, but infused with Dubai Chocolate flavors, including pistachio, hazelnut and kataifi (a shredded phyllo dough).
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Research shows that both butter and buttermilk contain high amounts of Lactobacilli and Lactococci, and can maintain their probiotic levels even after prolonged storage periods.11
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—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Mike's Hot Honey Wings At Harta in New York City, Mike’s Hot Honey Wings are available exclusively during happy hour, and sweet and spicy-glazed wings are paired with buttermilk blue cheese for that perfect flavor contrast.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Research shows that both butter and buttermilk contain high amounts of Lactobacilli and Lactococci, and can maintain their probiotic levels even after prolonged storage periods.11
8.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Mike's Hot Honey Wings At Harta in New York City, Mike’s Hot Honey Wings are available exclusively during happy hour, and sweet and spicy-glazed wings are paired with buttermilk blue cheese for that perfect flavor contrast.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
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“Buttermilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttermilk. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk
1
: the liquid left after the butterfat has been churned from milk or cream
2
: milk from which all or part of the cream has been removed and which has been soured by adding certain bacteria
Medical Definition
buttermilk
noun
but·ter·milk
ˈbət-ər-ˌmilk
1
: the liquid left after butter has been churned from milk or cream
2
: cultured milk made by the addition of suitable bacteria to sweet milk
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