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 addition to classic ingredients like crunchy celery and creamy mayonnaise, this version adds smoky bacon pieces and all the seasonings and ingredients that make a tangy ranch like buttermilk, parsley, garlic, and onion.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Of course, the pancakes are the big draw, including buttermilk and buckwheat flapjacks stuffed with fruit.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The chicken is dredged in a seasoned flour and buttermilk, and then fried to a golden brown.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Of course, the pancakes are the big draw, including buttermilk and buckwheat flapjacks stuffed with fruit.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The chicken is dredged in a seasoned flour and buttermilk, and then fried to a golden brown.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
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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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