Description
This homemade buttermilk syrup is a rich, creamy, and flavorful topping perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, or bread pudding. Made with simple ingredients like sugar, buttermilk, butter, and vanilla extract, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess with a luscious texture that elevates any breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 chunks
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or coconut extract, or almond extract)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and heat: Add the sugar, buttermilk, butter, and salt to a large 3-quart saucepan. Stir to combine, then heat the mixture over medium heat, bringing it to a boil while stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Simmer the syrup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to develop a smooth texture.
- Add baking soda and extract: Remove the saucepan from heat. Quickly whisk in the baking soda and vanilla extract. Be prepared as the mixture will bubble up and foam significantly, so using a large saucepan is important to prevent overflow.
- Final adjustment and serving: You can serve the syrup immediately while foamy for a light texture, or whisk for about 30 seconds to reduce the bubbles if you prefer a smoother syrup. Serve warm over your favorite breakfast favorites like pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, or bread pudding.
Notes
- Use a large saucepan to accommodate the foaming reaction when adding baking soda.
- Different extracts such as coconut or almond offer delicious variations to the flavor.
- Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator and gently reheat before serving.
- Whisking after the baking soda is added controls the texture from foamy to smooth based on preference.
