9 Recipes to Use Up Buttermilk

Buttermilk adds a tangy delicious flavor to baked goods, dressings, and even savory dishes. Don't let a single drop go to waste. Instead use it up with one of these fantastic recipes!

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Claudia Cash
Claudia Cash
Claudia Cash
Claudia has been a contributor for Simply Recipes 2017, writing numerous articles focused on cooking on a budget, quick and easy meals, and kid-friendly foods.
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Updated November 10, 2024
Claudia Cash
Three images side by side of recipes that use buttermilk. To the left is a bowl of salad with buttermilk dressing, the middle image is a plate with a bisuit spread with butter and jam, the farthest right is a plate of buttermilk pancakes topped with syrup and raspberries.

Buttermilk is known for its tangy goodness and it always seems to add a creamy richness to sweet and savory dishes. Recipes generally don’t call for a ton of buttermilk so there’s almost always a portion leftover you’re trying to figure out how to use.

Well, you’ve come to the right place for all your leftover buttermilk problems! We have some delightful recipes below to help you use up every ounce of that precious liquid. There are more here too!

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