I prefer bottom round for pot roast because it yields nice thin, neat slices. Many cooks prefer a chuck roast because it is fattier and juicier, as with a classic pot roast. Either is fine. The bottom round will take longer to cook and is done only when easily pierced with a fork.
1 4-lb beef, bottom [...]

Dried buttermilk powder made by SaCo of Wisconsin, made from authentic buttermilk, is found in the dried milk aisle of most supermarket shelves. Look for a box the same size as the Arm & Hammer balking soda box with a slightly lighter color. It gives a sweeter taste and more tender crumb than the liquid [...]