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Homemade Sour Cream

Here’s how to make sour cream at home! All you need is 2 ingredients and 24 hours to wait for the cream to thicken. It’s kitchen magic!

  • Total Time: 24:00
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Place the ingredients in a covered container, and let them sit in a warm area for 24 hours. The lactic acid bacteria in the buttermilk ferments the cream, causing it to thicken.
  2. Uncover and stir. Place the mixture in the refrigerator; it stores for up to 2 weeks.
  • Author: A Couple Cooks
  • Prep Time: 24:00
  • Cook Time: 0:00
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Fermentation