Powdered Buttermilk

4.74 from 15 votes

Easy, homemade dried buttermilk powder.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4

Total Time4 5

Course: DIY

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttermilk powder, dehydrated, dried

Servings:

Calories: 19kcal

Author: Erin

Cost: $1

Pour buttermilk onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet or food dehydrator trays (nonstick oror Lined with parchment paper)
Use a spatula to spread to 2 millimetre thickness.
Bake at 170 degrees in oven (or use food dehydrator) for 4-6 hours until brittle and completely dry. If edges become brown, cover the edges loosely with foil.
Cool and break into pieces 2 to 3 inches in size.
In a food processor, bullet blender, or high power blender, blend pieces until powder is formed.
Store in an airtight container in pantry for up to 3 months.

1. Use store bought or homemade buttermilk to dry before it spoils.
2. Make sure to dry buttermilk completely, if it only bends and doesn't break it's not done.
3. If edges become toasted, cover those loosely with foil while leaving the rest uncovered to continue drying.
4. Store in closed container for the first week, and check jar for moisture droplets. If they are present, sprinkle the powder back onto baking trays or food dehydrator and dry for an additional 30 minutes. If after one week you confirm there is no moisture present, buttermilk powder can be stored in a pantry for up to 6 months.