Why and when to use buttermilk? At times I have made recipes that have asked for buttermilk. As this is not readily available or always to hand, I have resorted to adding a little vinegar to milk.

It's happened to all of us -- you're in the middle of a recipe, everything's going smoothly, and suddenly, you realize it calls for buttermilk. Not milk, which you have a nearly full gallon of in ...

With its delightful tang, subtle richness, and tenderizing capabilities, buttermilk has so many uses in cooking and baking. This dairy-case staple has so much culinary potential—it tenderizes ...