Sour cream is a primordially Russian dish, rich in calcium, vitamins A, B, E, lecithin, as well as lactic acid bacteria, which improve bowel function. Homemade sour cream is fluffy and fluffy. But its store options are far from always similar to the original.
It is necessary
lemon, sifted dried flour
Instructions
Step 1
You bought sour cream in a store, but it turned out to be not thick at all, but liquid, like pancake dough? Often, under the lid, there is a product of a completely different consistency, which corresponds to the percentage of fat content indicated on the package. Liquid sour cream most of all upsets housewives, who have to come up with different ways to thicken it or run to the store again.
Step 2
In order not to be trapped, try to "recognize" a quality product at the counter. Manufacturers often add various thickeners to sour cream in the form of milk powder or vegetable fats. Real sour cream should consist exclusively of two components - cream and sourdough. And the shelf life of such a product is 5-7 days.
Step 3
To test sour cream for artificial thickeners, dilute a teaspoon of the product in hot water. Mix well. High-quality sour cream will completely dissolve in water, and a product made with the use of various chemical additives forms small white lumps on the surface.
Step 4
If you want to thicken your sour cream at home, it's best not to rely on store-bought thickeners. They may contain milk powder or modified starch with the addition of powdered sugar. By the way, housewives themselves often use starch diluted in water to give the proper thickness to sour cream or cream. And this can lead to digestive problems, because starch increases insulin levels.
Step 5
Instead, use sifted dried flour to thicken sour cream at home. Its amount depends on what consistency of sour cream you want to achieve. Add half a teaspoon of flour to sour cream and mix well until the product thickens. Another way to thicken sour cream is to add a few drops of fresh lemon juice. After five minutes, the product will thicken and be completely ready for use.
