Why do recipes need buttermilk? Most baked goods require ingredients that will help them rise and give them a lighter texture. Buttermilk is one of those ingredients. You might have noticed that almost recipe that calls for this type of milk also requires baking soda. This is because the chemical reaction that takes place between these two substances can make baked treats cook well and taste great. Buttermilk contains acids called lactic acids. When these are mixed with baking soda, carbon dioxide gets released while your goodies are in the oven. Carbon dioxide escapes through small bubbles that help dough rise and swell. The end result is better-tasting cakes, cupcakes, brownies, bread and whatever else you feel like baking. This lactic acid is what makes a suitable buttermilk substitute hard to find.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 05:57:04 +0000
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