Homemade Sour Cream

I love being able to make what we need in our kitchen! The convenience of being able to make your own sour cream when you run out is spectacular! Plus it's easy and you'll feel like a chemist!

Note: The fast & easy version always works well for me. I have not gotten the on-the-counter-for-24-hours version to set. If you do, let me in on your secret!

Fast & Easy Homemade Sour Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (heavy cream works best but I've used whole milk and 2%)
• 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar

Fast Directions

1. Combine your 2 ingredients into a glass jar with a plastic lid. 
2. Shake well.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour (or you can quick freeze the jar, add ingredients, shake and return the jar to the freezer for 3-5 minutes).
4. The cream will have risen to the top! Add a tiny dash of salt if you like and voila! sour cream!
5. Ready to use that night, but do use within 2 days.
6. You can use the liquid left over at the bottom of the jar in recipes calling for buttermilk.

For more traditional, thicker sour cream:

1. Combine your 2 ingredients into a glass jar with a plastic lid. 
2. Shake well.
3. Leave mixture out at room temperature for 24 hours.
4. Store in refrigerator for up to one week.