Making butter at home is a simple and rewarding process that only requires a few ingredients and tools.
Ingredients:
- Heavy cream (at least 35% milk fat)
- Salt (optional)
Tools:
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth
Instructions:
- Start by pouring the heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Turn the mixer on to medium speed and beat the cream until it begins to thicken. As the cream thickens, it will start to form soft peaks.
- Continue to beat the cream until it forms stiff peaks. This is the point at which the cream has been whipped into butter.
- Drain the butter from the buttermilk using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- If desired, add salt to taste.
- Shape the butter into a log or mold it into a desired shape.
- Cover the butter and refrigerate until firm.
Tips:
- The amount of time it takes for the cream to turn into butter will vary depending on the temperature of the cream and the speed of the mixer.
- You can add flavors to the butter like herbs, garlic or honey for a different taste
- Homemade butter will last for about a week in the refrigerator or can be frozen for up to six months.
With these simple steps, you can enjoy the taste of fresh, homemade butter. It’s perfect for spreading on bread, baking, or cooking. You can even use the leftover buttermilk to make pancakes or baking recipes. Give it a try and enjoy the taste of homemade butter.