Homemade Butter Recipe
Making your own butter at home is surprisingly easy and can yield delicious results. Not only does homemade butter have a richer and creamier taste compared to store-bought butter, but it can also be a fun and rewarding kitchen project.
Servings: 8 servings, 1 cup
Calories: 202kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream at room temperature
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer or a whisk to beat the cream at medium-high speed for about 10-15 minutes. The cream will go through several stages during this process. First, it will become frothy. Then it will turn into whipped cream. Keep beating the cream until it thickens and forms stiff peaks.2 Cups Heavy Cream
- Keep mixing the cream until it separates into butter and buttermilk. You'll know the butter has formed when you see clumps of solid fat floating in the liquid.
- Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer to separate the butter from the buttermilk. Squeeze the butter to remove any excess liquid.
- Rinse the butter under cold water to remove any remaining buttermilk. This will help to preserve the butter and prevent it from spoiling quickly.
- If desired, add salt to taste and mix well. You can also add other seasonings like herbs or garlic for a flavored butter.1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- Store the butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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Notes
Tips for Recipe Success
Make sure the heavy cream is at room temperature before you start to whip it. Cold cream won't turn into butter as easily. Use an electric mixer if possible. It will make the process faster and easier. Don't throw away the buttermilk! It can be used in recipes like pancakes, biscuits, and cakes. Adding salt to the butter is optional, but it can help to enhance the flavor and preserve the butter. You can also add other seasonings to the butter like herbs, garlic, or honey for a flavored butter. Homemade butter will have a richer and creamier taste compared to store-bought butter. Enjoy your homemade butter on toast, baked goods, or in your favorite recipes!Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 57mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.1mg