Freezing Buttermilk

by Lynn

I use buttermilk quite often in pancakes, biscuits, and cornbread. I do not always use up a whole carton though before it goes bad. I have learned that buttermilk freezes very well. I place it in containers and place on the door of my freezer. The containers I use hold one cup. I like that size because most recipes call for 1 or 2 cups. I can just take the containers out that I need and let it defrost on the counter. I then have it ready to use in a recipe. This is a great way to use up the last little bit of buttermilk that might otherwise go bad. It also means I have buttermilk on hand to use in recipes even when I do not have any fresh buttermilk in the refrigerator.

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BarbaraLee April 22, 2008 at 9:14 am

I don’t buy buttermilk but when I have milk that sours I don’t throw it I’ll use it. But I don’t use right away. Do you think sour milk freezes well?

Lynn April 22, 2008 at 10:29 am

I think sour milk should freeze fine. I have frozen milk and it works. I don’t like the milk plain after freezing, it does change it but for baking and cooking it works great. I have also frozen cream and it works. I have not tried to whip it after it is frozen but it also works well in recipes like custards that would call for cream. I would give it a try. Freeze a small amount of sour milk and see how it is.

Mimi April 22, 2008 at 2:10 pm

Great tip! I love buttermilk, to drink and to use in recipes.

CC April 22, 2008 at 4:16 pm

I usually use a powder buttermilk mix because of this same problem. But since I’ve been on such a freezing kick recently, I should try this!

Anonymous April 22, 2008 at 10:17 pm

You can also buy buttermilk powder, it comes in a can and can be found in most grocery stores next to the canned milk. You just add water or milk and you have instant buttermilk.

Lynn April 22, 2008 at 10:23 pm

I have used the buttermilk powder before. I just prefer to use the fresh most of the time.

Jessica January 27, 2011 at 10:28 pm

I came across your site and LOVE it! I also noticed on this buttermilk post that you have Braums Buttermilk…gotta be an OKIE! Me too, I’m in the OKC area! Thanks for all your recipes…I use them often!