buttermilk bread

Cultured dairy bake

Buttermilk bread is bread made with buttermilk instead of regular milk or water.

The buttermilk's acidity produces a tender crumb and slightly tangy flavor, and helps activate leavening agents.

It's common in Southern American baking, appearing as both yeast loaves and quick breads: Grandma's buttermilk bread was always the first thing to disappear at dinner.

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dairy ingredient used

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Enriched bread using dairy

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Bread risen by fermentation

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Baked good with firm shell

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