Substitutions for corn syrup and buttermilk?

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I'm in Italy where they don't really have corn syrup and buttermilk. Bothare used a lot in American baking recipes and I'd like to find substitutesthat can be found here. Any ideas?Thanks,John

stiko · Accepted Answer

Try glucose instead of corn syrup they are interchangeable and should be available there. Also Lyle's Golden Syrup can be used for a more "caramel" flavour.

A substitute for buttermilk I spotted in "Joy of Cooking" is:

1 cup buttermilk = 1 cup yoghurt (I would think the 1.5 - 2 % fat one, since buttermilk is a low-fat dairy product ) Buttermilk is quite runny so choose a yoghurt with a similar texture avoiding thick greek style yoghurt.

Hope that helps

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JMF · Answer

Thanks, Stiko. In fact glucose is indeed available here I'll give it a try.John

Vox Humana · Answer

Glucose has about 20% less water than corn syrup. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to adjust the recipe. You can also use instant dry buttermilk powder instead of the sour milk. I don't know if anyone will ship to Italy, but here is a link

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Jude · Answer

You can add 1 t of vinegar to 1 c sweet milk (this will cause it tocurdle, don't worry about that, it's what you want!) and use it as asub for buttermilk.

JMF · Answer

Thanks, Jude. That definitely is a possibility here. I'll go for it.John

Bonzy · Answer

JMF, please, tell me where in Italy I can ask for glucose, in supermarketor...? In farmacy I didn´t find (in Triestte)...Thanks :)

chembake · Answer

Try asking  the storekeeper of groceries and food stores forGLUCOSIO....they should know it as its Italian.

stiko · Answer

HiTry the baking section in the supermarket (flour, yeast etc). It should be there...I'd thinkÏ "Bonzy"  Ýãñáøå óôï ìÞíõìá news:di5q2j$ojt$

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