I haven't ever seen fat-free buttermilk, but it's called for in this cookbook and much of the light cooking recipes I have seen over the years. Perhaps I will have to use the reconstituted dry stuff, I will check the label. I read something yesterday on the web that led me to believe that part of the problem with the cornbread I made the other night may have been the age (old) of my cornmeal. Can't wait to try your recipe but think I will wait for new cornmeal! Thanks again-Micha