Dozens of iconic Southern recipes call for buttermilk, the incomparable cultured milk that lightens, tenderizes, marinates, flavors, and performs other works of kitchen magic. When buttermilk is at ...

Powdered milk is milk that has been evaporated to a powdered state and retains all the benefits of cooking and baking with dairy. Low-heat nonfat milk powder is best for beverages and frozen desserts, ...

Traditionally speaking, buttermilk is a liquid by-product of butter-churning. Here's the gist: You start with cream, churn (or food-process) until it separates, and end up with butter and buttermilk.

Never leave buttermilk out of a recipe — it's essential for adding moisture and helping batters rise. You can create buttermilk substitutions using other dairy such as milk, yogurt, and sour cream.

People who love to bake know that having a well stocked pantry is essential for when the mood strikes. It doesn't matter whether one intends to make cookies or scones, home bakers are likely to have a ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. I never have buttermilk on hand unless I know I’ll be making buttermilk pie, which, to be honest, is a once-a-year ...