Hot Buttermilk Syrup

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a bowl on high heat.

Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the melted butter.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of light corn syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Mix in 1/2 cup of buttermilk (using powdered buttermilk if necessary).

Stir continuously to prevent the sugar from sticking and burning.

Cook the mixture until it just starts to boil, then remove from heat.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda after removing from heat.

Pour the syrup into a clean jar for storage.

Cooking Techniques

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