Welcome, food lovers! In today’s culinary adventure, we will demystify “how to make butter” in the comfort of your own kitchen. This simple yet rewarding task will take you back to the basics of cooking, a true gastronomic delight.
Easy Homemade Butter Recipe from Scratch
Learn how to make fresh, creamy butter at home with this easy step-by-step guide. Taste the difference today!
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 quart of heavy cream
- Cold water
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream into your large mixing bowl.
- Using your mixer, whip the cream on high speed. After about 5 minutes, it will turn into whipped cream.
- Continue mixing. After 10 minutes or so, the mixture will separate into butter and buttermilk. Once the liquid (buttermilk) starts splashing, slow down your mixer.
- Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or strainer, ensuring to squeeze out all the buttermilk.
- Rinse the butter with cold water, kneading it with your hands until the water runs clear. This removes any remaining buttermilk.
- Optional: knead in a pinch of salt if desired.
- Store your fresh butter in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all your tools are clean and dry to prevent any unwanted bacteria in your butter. Remember, your homemade butter will have no preservatives, so it won’t last as long as store-bought – usually about a week in the refrigerator.
Congratulations! You now know how to make butter from scratch. Whether you’re spreading it on toast or using it in your favorite recipes, this butter will add a rich, creamy touch that’s incomparable.
Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Complete Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 102
- Fat: 11.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Carbohydrate: 0.9g
- Protein: 0.6g
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