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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In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, butter, vanilla, salt and the egg yolk.
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
Prep Wet Ingredients In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk, egg whites, vanilla and food coloring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
With baking basics like brown sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and, of course, buttermilk, this cake turns out moist, tender, and just the right amount of tangy.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
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Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025
Prep Wet Ingredients In a 2-cup glass measuring cup combine the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk, egg whites, vanilla and food coloring.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
With baking basics like brown sugar, powdered sugar, eggs, and, of course, buttermilk, this cake turns out moist, tender, and just the right amount of tangy.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for buttermilk
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“Buttermilk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buttermilk. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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