Saco Foods Buttermilk Powder Blend - Cultured - 12 Oz - 1 Each

I’ve used this product to make buttermilk bread in a bread machine for over ten years. It’s also good for other recipes. And you can use it when you want to soak chicken in buttermilk before cooking. The container I received yesterday smelled strongly of chemicals from being shipped with non-food items which reeked of chemicals. It’s likely that the chemicals off-gassed during shipping and transferred to my food items in the same box. I might have to throw this container away because it’s cardboard and it can’t be washed thoroughly to get the chemical odor off. But I will continue to purchase and use this product because it’s so handy. And it can be stored for awhile in the fridge. It’s cheaper than having to buy fresh buttermilk on a regular basis.

I usually buy liquid buttermilk and the usually end up throwing part of it out.

Many of my bread recipes call for buttermilk, but it's not my choice of casual drink. I tried this powder and tasted it after mixing it in water; it's pretty good. I've found that warming the water and using a corded hand held mixer gives the best results, though one would argue that it might not make much difference in the dough. My breads, with this in them, taste better and have a softer, firmer texture. For some reason, not available locally. I might try them in doughnuts.

Nice to have on hand when I don't have the liquid kind. I really like this brand. Expiration date is way ahead in time too. The only reason I didn't give it 5 Stars is because it could have been packed nicely and it came damaged. Quick Shipping though.

This product makes great pancakes. We used to be able to pick this up at the Whole Foods grocery store where we shop but found this product on line at Amazon. If you like buttermilk pancakes, this is a great product as you do not have to buy actual buttermilk which is way too much leftover unless you eat pancakes every day. We have been using this product for several years & love the pancakes it makes for the 2 of us. Great to have on hand if there are only 2 of you to make breakfast for & we highly recommend it. Great for us empty-nesters. You do need to refrigerate it after opening & using the product for the first time.