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16 July 2011

BUTTERMILK I had to pick up a HALF GALLON of buttermilk to fry the oysters in cause that was the only thing they had. What can I do with a half Gallon of Buttermilk as to not waste it?

post by: The Whelk at: 22:14 | 19 comments

DRINK IT. Buttermilk is so good.

You could also make biscuits with it, if you're baking-inclined. But I'd probably drink it.

posted by BoringPostcards 16 July | 22:23

Drink it? Gross. No way. (see, my state never went Dixie. It was all unincorporated and shit)

I'd just fry something else. Badass fried chickens or chicken fried steak. Soak the meat in the buttermilk for a few hours before you dredge it. You do have a well aged cast-iron pan handy, yes? Please say yes.

posted by ufez 16 July | 22:35

Pancakes! Waffles! Scones! Chocolate cake!

posted by fancyoats 16 July | 22:39

@ufez WHAT? Buttermilk is delicious!

posted by BoringPostcards 16 July | 22:54

It's also really, really good for your skin. You can bathe in it or give yourself a facial with it. It's slightly acidic and will help sluff off dead skin.

posted by Luminous Phenomena 16 July | 23:03

Pancakes.

posted by gomichild 17 July | 00:27

Fried chicken!

posted by pompomtom 17 July | 00:57

Freeze it. Once thawed, it will have to be whisked or blended n order to make it smooth again, so freeze in quantities you're likely to use.

posted by mudpuppie 17 July | 01:24

Waffles, pancakes, bread. Or get your tonsils out and drink it cold.

posted by Splunge 17 July | 01:34

Buttermilk pie!

posted by mrbill 17 July | 02:18

DRINK IT. You people are insane.

posted by BoringPostcards 17 July | 02:39

I'm so amazingly lactose intolerant that saying drink it is SO VERY TEMPTING.

posted by The Whelk 17 July | 03:17

Banana bread!!

posted by youngergirl44 17 July | 05:52

Oh, make oat waffles!

3/4 cup rolled oats
3 T butter (i just use half a stick)
1 1/2 cup flour
1 T sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
pinch of salt
1/2 t baking soda
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk

Simmer oats with 1 1/4 cup of water for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. add butter and stir until melted. Combine dry ingredients. Beat eggs and buttermilk together and add to the oatmeal mixture. Add dry ingredients and stir just until well blended.

Like oatmeal in waffle form. Cures all grar and sadness immediately.

And buttermilk keeps for a long time past the date (2 weeks?). i just push it to the back of the fridge to make sure it keeps cold.

posted by readery 17 July | 09:20

The only thing I make with buttermilk is Irish soda bread.

posted by JoanArkham 17 July | 13:50

Drink it.

posted by Obscure Reference 17 July | 13:54

Bake some country buttermilk white bread. Mmm.

posted by Melismata 17 July | 15:07

DRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINK IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT

posted by BitterOldPunk 17 July | 23:22

Freeze some, because buttermilk is awesome for baking. A 1/2 gallon is a lot. Really a lot. Make pancakes, and biscuits, fried chicken and more fried foods. Invite MeCha friends over for breakfast, dinner, and after-nap snacks.

posted by theora55 18 July | 17:23

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