How to Make a Substitution for Sour Cream

It is very simple to make a substitution for sour cream using items already in your kitchen. Either one of these methods can save you an untimely and inconvenient trip to the grocery store.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sour milk or buttermilk
• Butter
• Whisk or fork
• Small bowl

1. Before you begin mixing your ingredients, make sure you have enough of the ingredients you need to make a substitution for sour cream.

2. One method for creating a substitution for sour cream is to mix ¾-cup sour milk or buttermilk plus 1/3-cup butter in a small bowl. Use a whisk or fork to mix it together. (See the link below for a method for making your own sour milk.)

3. A second method for making a substitution for sour cream is to mix 7/8-cup sour milk or buttermilk plus 3 Tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Use a whisk or fork to mix together.

4. Both methods mentioned above yield 1 cup of a sour cream substitution. Add your substitute for sour cream to your recipe as needed.

Resources

• Food Recipe Substitutions
• How To Substitute Simple Ingredients for Alcohol in Recipes
• How To Make Cooking Substitutions in the Kitchen
• More Articles by Susan
• How To - A Buttermilk or Sour Milk Recipe

[paperbackchic]

on 7/7/2009 I was wishing I had some sour cream just the other day. I didn't even know it was possible to make a sour cream substitute! Next time I'm out of it, I'll definitely pull up your article! 5*

[ginafur]

on 4/8/2009 Thanks for sharing this. Low cal, low fat, great idea.

[CWilliams]

on 2/19/2009 WOW Susan great article! I can't tell you how many times I have had to send my hubby to the store at the last minute for sour cream! 5 for the excellent article that will certainly help me!

[slphilbrick]

on 2/2/2009 I had never heard of this ! Thanks for a great substitution for sour cream. 5*

[ManyMusings]

on 2/2/2009 Wow! We learn something new everday! Thanks! 5*