Hey y’all, have y’all ever wanted to make a tasty treat using buttermilk? Well, I’ve got y’all covered with some delectable recipes that use buttermilk as their main ingredient. These recipes are perfect for a Sunday brunch or to satisfy your sweet tooth. First up, we’ve got a buttermilk and coconut cake. This cake is so moist and fluffy, y’all won’t be able to resist a second slice. To make this cake, you’ll need: Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar - 2 large eggs - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 cup buttermilk - 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In another bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. 5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two. 6. Fold in the shredded coconut. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For our next recipe, we’ve got some energizing blueberry buttermilk pancakes. These pancakes are perfect for breakfast on the weekends, and they’ll keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime. Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tbsp granulated sugar - 2 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp salt - 2 cups buttermilk - 2 large eggs - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted - 1 cup fresh blueberries Instructions: 1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. 3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. 4. Gently fold the blueberries into the batter. 5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. 6. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet or griddle and cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook on the other side until golden brown. 7. Repeat with the remaining batter. Last but not least, we’ve got some homemade buttermilk biscuits. These biscuits are flaky and buttery, and they’re perfect for any meal. Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp baking powder - 1/2 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp salt - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed and chilled - 1 cup buttermilk Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 4. Stir in the buttermilk until the mixture forms a sticky dough. 5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth. 6. Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter. 7. Place the biscuits onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with buttermilk. 8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown. I hope y’all enjoy these buttermilk recipes as much as I do. They’re a delicious way to incorporate buttermilk into your cooking and baking. Happy eating, y’all!
