Substituting buttermilk for whole milk?

[Joyce01]

This is my first time on this site, so I hope I am doing it right. My recipe calls for whole milk, but I only have skim and buttermilk in my frig. Can I substitute an equal amount of buttermilk for the whole milk?

Joyce01

[JGDean]

What are you making?

[Joyce01]

I am making a banana cake. Here is the recipe:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Thanks for the help!!

Joyce01

[jpmcgrew]

I think the buttermilk will just make it even better

[Joyce01]

Thanks! I'll give it a try.

[JGDean]

Originally Posted by jpmcgrew

I think the buttermilk will just make it even better

I think so too!

[Robo410]

buttermilk subs very well in baking. should be fine.

[Joyce01]

OOPS!! Forgot to add the star ingredients to that recipe: 2 mashed bananas.

Joyce01

[lulu]

Oh, i'd love that!

incidently, I only ever have skimmed milk in unless i've bought ahead for something specific and for everything I've subbed skimmed for full cream milk its worked so far. If I know its something that has to keep I add alittle cream if I have it, or a little melted butter, but most times I have to say I just use skimmed and its fine. But as you have the buttermilk in, i agree i think it will improve this recipe and be delicious!

[CharlieD]

Buttermilk and whole milk is completely different things. I don't know if it will work or not, but it just doesn't sound like it would.