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Delicious Sweet and Savory Recipes to Make the Most of Buttermilk

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Buttermilk is a versatile ingredient that transforms ordinary dishes into something truly extraordinary. Whether it’s adding tenderness to fried chicken, richness to pancakes, or tanginess to homemade ranch dressing, buttermilk is a kitchen staple that can do it all. This collection of 15 recipes highlights the magic of buttermilk with sweet treats like old-fashioned glazed donuts and savory dishes like crispy baked onion rings. Let’s explore these mouthwatering recipes and discover why buttermilk deserves a spot in your fridge.

Apple Fritters

Close-up of several golden-brown, glazed apple fritters stacked on a plate. With their crispy, irregular texture and visible pieces of apple, these delightful treats are a must-try in dessert recipes, lightly drizzled with white glaze for the perfect finish.
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Indulge in fluffy, crispy Apple Fritters bursting with fresh apples, aromatic spices, and a mouthwatering apple glaze! With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this perfect homemade treat that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart. Don’t miss out on this deliciousness!

Get The Recipe: Apple Fritters

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

A moist chocolate bundt cake with chocolate frosting on a plate.
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 This Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake is a textural delight! Expect a light and tender crumb that melts in your mouth, all wrapped in a blanket of rich chocolate flavor.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

Buttermilk Pork Chops with Lemon Caper Sauce

Buttermilk Pork Chops with Lemon Caper Sauce
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This recipe for Buttermilk Pork Chops from the new cookbook Best of Bridge Sunday Suppers is a must-try! Juicy, flavorful, and downright irresistible, it’s the kind of dish that turns a simple Sunday supper into a family feast everyone will remember.

Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Pork Chops with Lemon Caper Sauce

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry pancakes dripping with syrup and topped with fresh blueberries.
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Enjoy delicious blueberry pancakes packed with a fluffy texture and juicy blueberries. They’re a perfect breakfast delight for blueberry aficionados!

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Black Velvet Cake

A glossy black donut, a dessert you can't get enough of, flaunts a rich, reflective glaze as it sits on a clear surface. Its slightly rippled texture is perfectly highlighted against the white background, emphasizing its shiny allure.

This Black Velvet Cake is incredibly rich, super moist, and packed with deep cocoa flavor—perfect for any occasion! Check out some tips, shortcuts, and an easy step-by-step guide to whip it up today!

Get The Recipe: Black Velvet Cake

Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta
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A no-bake dessert that’s as stunning as it is irresistible: Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta! This creamy, refreshing treat comes together in minutes, showcasing juicy, strawberries at their finest. Perfect for impressing guests—or just treating yourself!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Raspberry Buttermilk Coffee Cake

a slice of Raspberry Coffee Cake
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Enjoy this delightful Raspberry Buttermilk Coffee Cake for breakfast, as a snack, or simply when you’re in the mood for something indulgent.

Get The Recipe: Raspberry Buttermilk Coffee Cake

Homemade Ranch Dressing

A closeup image of a spoonful of ranch dressing.
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This homemade ranch dressing with buttermilk is quick to make and ready in minutes! Once you taste this delightful recipe, you’ll never go back to bottled dressing again!

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Super Simple Cake Recipe

A sheet pan of vanilla cake with a slice cut out of it.
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This Super Simple Cake Recipe calls for basic ingredients and equipment to create a fantastic, tender, and moist cake entirely from scratch.

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Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts

A close up of a pile of glazed cake donuts
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 Sink your teeth into a classic Old Fashioned Glazed Donut. This delightful treat features a golden-baked cake donut dipped in a sweet, sugary glaze.

Get The Recipe: Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts

Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry muffins with a crumb topping in a serving tray.
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These Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins are truly exceptional. They feature juicy blueberries and a scrumptious cinnamon crumb topping. They’re absolutely delicious!

Get The Recipe: Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Cupcakes swirled with frosting and sprinkled with cake crumbs and more cupcakes in the background.
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Whip up a delightful batch of Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting – this recipe is a breeze!

Get The Recipe: Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Crispy Baked Onion Rings

A basket of onion rings with a salt shaker in the background.
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This Crispy Baked Onion Rings recipe creates a simple, homemade side dish of low-fat onion rings that are a tasty alternative to fried ones.

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Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

a close up of a freshly baked Buttermilk Biscuits in a baskey
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Biscuit enthusiasts celebrate! This recipe delivers flaky homemade buttermilk biscuits with a golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

A basket filled with crispy fried chicken pieces, reminiscent of the finest chicken cutlet recipes, and golden French fries on patterned paper.
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Craving the ultimate Buttermilk Fried Chicken? This recipe doesn’t just compete—it dominates. Think juicy, flavor-packed meat thanks to a tangy buttermilk marinade, wrapped in a golden, perfectly spiced crust that shatters with every bite. This isn’t just fried chicken; it’s the fried chicken that leaves all the others in the dust.

Get the Recipe: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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