Bread recipe buttermilk: 59 photos
Easy Yeast Buttermilk Bread Recipe
FAQ
Tip: To substitute buttermilk for milk in a recipe, use 2 teaspoons less baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon more baking soda than called for in the recipe for every cup of buttermilk used. Baking with Sour Cream: The creamy texture of sour cream makes baked goods more moist than if you used milk.
Thanks to its acidity, buttermilk helps break down long strands of gluten and proteins in baked goods. That means every recipe that uses a splash of buttermilk is just a bit more tender than those that call for regular milk or water.
Buttermilk's Impact on Yeast. Buttermilk's acidic nature can slightly affect yeast activity. However, this impact is generally minimal and shouldn't impede the bread's overall rise. Adjusting the yeast quantity slightly can help counterbalance any potential hindrance: which is what I've done in this recipe.
Beyond its wonderful taste, buttermilk bread has a better texture (in my opinion) than many regular white breads. The slight acidity of buttermilk helps to break down gluten. This results in a softer bread versus using milk or water as the liquid ingredient when making homemade bread.
Buttermilk has more acid than regular milk, which will reduce the carbon dioxide released and thwart the leavening process important to these recipes. To achieve the desired result when using buttermilk instead of milk, be sure to substitute baking soda for some or all for of the baking powder.