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This traditional Dutch-style buttermilk is made by culturing fresh milk to create a smooth, probiotic-rich beverage perfect for drinking plain or using in baking.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":1450,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 liter whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"whole","notes":"Fresh, high quality","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"125 ml active buttermilk (with live cultures)","name":"Buttermilk","quantity":125,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Must contain live active cultures to act as a starter","group":"Culture","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large, clean glass jar, combine the milk and the active buttermilk starter.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the milk and the active buttermilk starter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir well to ensure the culture is evenly distributed throughout the milk.","group":"Preparation","title":"Stir well to ensure the culture is evenly distributed throughout the milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the jar with a piece of cheesecloth or a clean breathable kitchen towel secured with a rubber band. This allows the mixture to breathe while keeping out dust.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Cover the jar with a piece of cheesecloth or a clean breathable kitchen towel…","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the jar in a warm spot, roughly 20°C (68°F) to 22°C (72°F), away from direct sunlight. Let it sit undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Place the jar in a warm spot, roughly 20°C","timerMinutes":1440,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Check the consistency. Once it has thickened slightly and developed a tangy aroma, remove the cloth and stir or whisk the mixture until perfectly smooth.","group":"Finishing","title":"Check the consistency","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Seal the jar with a tight lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Cold temperature improves the texture and flavor.","group":"Finishing","title":"Seal the jar with a tight lid and refrigerate","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure all equipment is thoroughly cleaned to prevent unwanted bacteria. The final consistency should be slightly thicker than regular milk but still pourable. In the Netherlands, it is often enjoyed cold with a sandwich for lunch.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Dutch","Belgian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Large glass jar","Cheesecloth","Rubber band","Whisk"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.1,"unit":"l","note":"Total volume of prepared drink"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Prepare the drink 24 hours in advance to allow for proper fermentation."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a sealed glass container.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled. 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