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This is the best homemade buttermilk syrup recipe! Creamy, rich, and perfect for pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more. It’s incredibly easy to make and is ready in minutes. You’ve got to try it!
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The Best Buttermilk Syrup You’ll Ever Taste!
My first taste of buttermilk syrup was at Magelby’s in Provo, Utah. It was love at first bite. Seriously, this stuff is liquid gold – richer and creamier than maple syrup, with a hint of vanilla and caramel. We love drizzling this homemade buttermilk syrup on everything: pancakes, waffles, French toast, fresh fruit…even ice cream. It’s that good.
Buttermilk syrup is incredibly easy to make and ready in minutes. Trust me, the few extra minutes of making it yourself are worth it. It’s the best pancake syrup ever. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself and let me know what you think in the comments below.
Ingredients You’ll Need
With the exception of buttermilk, you likely have all of the ingredients you’ll need for this syrup in the pantry. Try our quick buttermilk substitution if you need this syrup now, but don’t have buttermilk on hand.
- Sugar: White granulated sugar works best for this recipe.
- Buttermilk: The magic ingredient! Buttermilk is the slightly sour liquid left behind after churning butter. It is thick and tangy and acidic. It is the perfect balance for a sugary creamy syrup.
- Substitution: Add ½ tablespoon of lemon juice to a ½ cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with whole milk. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes before using in this recipe.
- Salted Butter: If you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the syrup.
- Baking Soda: This is crucial! Baking soda reacts with the acidity of the buttermilk to give the syrup a light and airy texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor. If you are feeling adventurous, you can make your own vanilla extract.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine and Boil: Add sugar, buttermilk, and butter to a medium to large saucepan. Use a bigger pot than you think you’ll need to avoid boil over when adding the baking soda. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add Baking Soda and Vanilla: Remove from heat and carefully stir in baking soda and vanilla extract. The syrup will foam up when adding the baking soda.
- Serve: Carefully pour the hot syrup into a glass pitcher or jar. Serve with your favorite pancakes, French toast, or waffles!
Why Do You Put Baking Soda in Buttermilk Syrup?
Baking soda may seem like an odd ingredient for pancake syrup, but trust me, you don’t want to skip it! It keeps the melted sugar soft and keeps the syrup from getting too thick. The base of baking soda and the acid from the buttermilk react to make tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide. The bubbles give the syrup the light and airy texture.
What to Serve with Buttermilk Syrup
This buttermilk syrup is divine on all of your breakfast favorites: pancakes, waffles, French toast. But, don’t stop there! Get creative and try it on fresh fruit, ice cream sundaes, yogurt, or use it as a creamer in your coffee or hot cocoa.
- Easy Homemade Waffles – This Easy Waffle Recipe uses simple ingredients from your pantry and makes up in less than 15 minutes. Make up a bunch at once and freeze the rest for later!
- Buttermilk Pancakes – This is an easy guide that will teach you how to make pancakes from scratch. Pancakes are a delicious breakfast staple that anyone can master!
- German Pancakes – German Pancakes, also known as Dutch Baby Pancakes, are a breakfast staple in our family. They are buttery, flaky perfection!
- Chocolate Waffles – Chocolate Waffles are perfect for a decadent breakfast or even dessert. Also, try our German Chocolate topping and Praline Pecan syrup for an extra special treat!
- French Toast – This Easy French Toast recipe goes back to the basics with simple ingredients from your pantry. Your family will love this yummy breakfast staple.
FAQ’s
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, don’t fret. You can still achieve that creamy texture and tangy flavor. To replace buttermilk in this recipe, add ½ tablespoon of lemon juice to a ½ cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with whole milk. Let this mixture sit for about 10 minutes and then add it to the pan with the sugar and butter.
Buttermilk syrup comes from Utah! It was made famous by a restaurant called Magleby’s.
You can store this in an air-tight jar or container in your fridge. You will want to reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving. Since it is made with sugars instead of corn syrup, it will crystalize a bit after cooling but re-heating it should get it back to the right consistency.
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How to Make Buttermilk Syrup
Buttermilk Syrup Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add sugar, buttermilk, and butter to a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla extract.
- Pour into a dispenser and serve with your favorite pancakes, French toast, or waffles!
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More Syrup Recipes
Try all these favorite and classic syrup recipes! Each of these recipes is so easy to make and full of flavor. Mix and match pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a delicious breakfast!
- Yogurt Pancake Syrup
- Maple Syrup
- Gingerbread Syrup
- Orange Pancakes and Syrup
- Coconut Syrup
- Strawberry Pancake Syrup
How long does this keep, does it have to be refrigerated?
It keeps for about a week, and yes it does have to be refrigerated!
Oh Wow! This is indeed liquid gold. So simple but so good.
You sold me on this recipe when you said it tasted like vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce! That’s basically heaven!