Sure! Making butter at home is surprisingly simple, and it only requires one main ingredient. Here’s a straightforward recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized if possible)
- Pinch of salt (optional, for salted butter)
Instructions
- Pour the cream into a bowl or jar:
You can use a stand mixer, hand mixer, or even a jar if you want to shake it by hand. - Whip the cream:
- Start whipping at medium-high speed.
- First, it will turn into whipped cream. Keep going!
- After a few minutes, the cream will separate into butter solids and buttermilk.
- Strain the buttermilk:
- Pour off the liquid (this is fresh buttermilk—you can save it for pancakes or baking).
- Rinse the butter:
- Place the butter solids in a bowl and rinse with cold water, pressing gently to remove remaining buttermilk.
- This helps the butter last longer.
- Add salt (optional):
- Knead in a pinch of salt if you want salted butter.
- Store:
- Shape the butter into a block or ball and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
💡 Tips:
- Use cold cream for a more solid butter.
- You can also add herbs or garlic during the kneading step to make flavored butter.
If you want, I can give you a super quick method using just a jar and shaking—it’s fun and works in minutes. Do you want me to show that?
