question about buttermilk

[GoneCrazY]

hi all
i havent been around for a while as we have been quiet busy !
anyway my question for today is , last week i made butter and because we were going away for a couple of days as of the next day , i put the buttermilk in the freezer in the hop i may be able to use it at a later time . but thought i should ask here before i actually DO use it !!!!

so my question is will it still be ok to use once deforsted or should i chuck it ??



thankyou

[cgonsalv]

Hi GC,
I found this info on: http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodstorage/a/buttermilkstor.htm
"Like milk, buttermilk can be frozen up to 3 months, but it is not recommended because it tends to separate. If you do freeze buttermilk, let it thaw in the refrigerator and be sure to mix it well to reincorporate the solids with the liquid.

Although it will be perfectly safe to drink, you may prefer to use previously-frozen buttermilk in recipes rather than for drinking, as it tends to lose texture and mouth-appeal. "
Cheers,
Chris

[cookie1]

Gonecrazy I freeze my buttermilk and then use it for cakes, biscuits, KFC etc. I've had no problems.

[GoneCrazY]

great
thanx for the replys !!

[mcmich]

I freeze buttermilk but always thaw in the fridge and it has never separated.