It's hard to find buttermilk in Jerusalem. Usually I just substitute yogurt, or add a squeeze of lemon juice to some milk to curdle it. Would tha...

...t work in this recipe? If not, how do I get around my lack of buttermilk

Recipe question for: Creamy Homemade Ricotta

susan G. January 26, 2012

If you look in the comments to the recipe, you'll see that subs are discussed.

Hungry S. January 26, 2012

Thanks, I'll have a look.

Kristy M. January 25, 2012

Here's a video of Amanda making ricotta without buttermilk. I've made it both ways and love both.
http://www.food52.com/blog/2494_how_to_make_ricotta

Hungry S. January 26, 2012

Thanks!

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