What is heavy cream? what is buttermilk? whipped cream? Frosting?!


Question: I can't find heavy cream and buttermilk in my country... :(
i dunno the difference anyways, somebody tell me pls.


Answers: I can't find heavy cream and buttermilk in my country... :(
i dunno the difference anyways, somebody tell me pls.

Buttermilk is what's leftover of the milk after making butter. It's very low in fat and has a sour/bitter taste.

Buttermilk Substitute

For each 1 cup buttermilk called for in a recipe, use 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream;
OR
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup;
OR
1 cup milk plus 1 3/4 tablespoons cream of tartar


To substitute 36%-40% Fat Heavy Cream

Combine:
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted and cooled


Whipped cream is made by taking heavy cream or "whipping cream" and beating it until stiff peaks form. I wouldn't a substitute for that purpose though, only for cooking with.

Frosting is mostly butter with powdered sugar and a tiny bit of milk to make it creamy. You can differ the flavor by adding cocoa, vanilla extract, lemon juice etc (not at the same time).

What country? Heavy cream is called "double cream" in the U.K. Heavy cream is 40% cream. Whip cream is just heavy cream that's been whisked until it's foamy. Buttermilk is the liquid left over from making butter. Frosting is a combination of fat and sugar. The fat is usually vegetable shortening, butter or cream cheese.





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