30 Recipes That Use Tangy Buttermilk in Genius Ways

Rich, creamy, and tangy, buttermilk is a prized ingredient in so many sweet and savory recipes. Not only do the tangy cultures in buttermilk offset super sweet flavors in dessert recipes, but they also help to create incredibly moist baked goods. You're most likely familiar with using buttermilk for fried chicken or biscuits, but those recipes often only call for one to two cups. When you're wondering what to do with the remaining buttermilk, we have 30 delicious recipes that'll help you deliciously use up what's left, and we're starting with the Brown-Sugar Buttermilk Pie that's pictured here. The filling is made with dark brown sugar, buttermilk, ground nutmeg and cinnamon, and unsalted butter. It's just the dessert to make for fall when you want a break from the usual apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies.

If you're looking for a classic way to use buttermilk, we have old-fashioned recipes for brunch-worthy buttermilk pancakes and chicken and waffles. The subtle tang of buttermilk shines in these all-star recipes. Should you be interested in preparing something a bit more unexpected, challenge yourself to making vanilla cake doughnuts, which calls for buttermilk in the batter.

Buttermilk also shines in several of our favorite recipes for dips and salad dressings. When paired with silky sour cream and mayonnaise, buttermilk helps to create an ultra-creamy recipe that you can serve alongside chips and crudités or tossed with greens and sliced raw vegetables for a seasonal salad. We even have a genius recipe for homemade ranch dressing, so you can skip the bottled stuff from here on out.

Next time you're wondering how to use up buttermilk, turn to these 30 recipes that will carry you from breakfast all the way through dessert.