Your Kitchen's Secret Ingredient From Breakfast to Dinner
Hoosier Hill Farm Buttermilk Powder is a valuable addition to your pantry to create delicious and high-quality dishes. Whether you are trying to achieve perfect textures in cakes, enrich the flavor of your bread, add tangy depth to dressings and marinades, or add flavor and thickness to your smoothies; this ingredient is a simple, convenient, and cost-effective game-changer. Get ready to explore the various ways you can use buttermilk powder and the benefits of incorporating it through tips, recipes and more!
The Benefits of Buttermilk Powder
Versatility
You can use this ingredient in a wide range of recipes, from baked goods to dressings and marinades.
Convenience
Buttermilk Powder has a long shelf life and does not require refrigeration, making it easy to store for whenever you need it.
Nutrition
Buttermilk powder is a good source of calcium and protein. It is also lower in fat compared to whole milk or cream, making it the healthier option.
Enhances Taste and Texture
It helps create fluffy pancakes, moist cakes, tender biscuits and adds a tangy flavor that is ready for any smoothie, dressing, or marinade.
Cost-Effective
The powder is more economical than buying fresh buttermilk each time you need it, especially if you don’t use it often. With buttermilk powder having such a long shelf life, you are less likely to have it spoil without using it, reducing food waste.
Browning
It helps with the browning of baked goods, giving them an appealing color and enhancing their visual appeal.
Usage
How to Use and Storage
For one cup of liquid buttermilk, mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water.
Store powder in a cool, dry place to prolong shelf life. We do not recommend refrigerating or freezing dairy powders.
Breakfast
Lunch
Smoothie
Mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Add buttermilk to a blender with 1.5 cups of frozen fruit and 1 tbsp of honey and blend until smooth.
Coleslaw
Mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Add buttermilk, 2 cups of mayonnaise, 3 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of celery salt, and pepper into a mixing bowl and mix together. Add your classic coleslaw mix of cabbage and carrots and stir until it is coated. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Add buttermilk to a mixing bowl with 1 cup of mayonnaise and whisk until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, pepper, and any other seasonings of your choosing; then whisk until blended together. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes and then take it out to serve.
Dinner
Buttermilk Pasta
Cook your pasta according to the box instructions and set aside. In a large pan, melt 2 tbsp of butter and whisk in ¼ cup of flour. Then, mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Slowly stir in the Buttermilk until the mixture is thick and boiling. Lower heat and mix another 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Whisk in the buttermilk to the pan with salt, pepper, and 1 ½ cups of Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and sauce is thickened. Add cooked pasta to the pan and coat in the sauce.
Buttermilk Marinated Turkey
Combine 2 cups of water, salt, parsley, coriander, peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic powder, and 2 large bay leaves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Boil until salt has dissolved (for about 2 minutes). Let cool for 15 minutes. Then, mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Stir the buttermilk into the pot.
Rinse your turkey in cold water and place in a brining bag. Pour the pot over the turkey and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the turkey halfway through. Discard the brine and rinse the turkey under cold water, then pat the turkey dry. Rub butter all over the turkey and let sit for an hour and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the turkey for about 3 hours or until the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F.
Sides
Cornbread
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease an 8-inch square pan. Melt ½ cup of butter in a pan and remove from heat. Whisk in ⅔ cup of sugar and 2 eggs. Mix 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water. Combine this buttermilk and ½ tsp of baking soda in a small bowl. Whisk this mixture into the skillet and add in 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of flour, and ¼ tsp of salt until combined with only a few lumps. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Mashed Potatoes
Peel and cut 1 pound of potatoes into cubes. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the potatoes. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are pierced easily with a fork. Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp of butter in a pan and add ¼ cup of milk, then whisk. Mix 3 tbsp Buttermilk Powder to 7.5 oz. water and add whisk the buttermilk into the mixture. Set that aside until the potatoes are done and drained. Mash the potatoes in a bowl and add the milk mixture to the potatoes. Add salt and pepper and stir until the potatoes are creamy.