Make fresh, creamy butter at home with just a few simple steps. This recipe requires only heavy cream and a bit of salt for flavor. Perfect for spreading on bread, using in baking, or just enjoying on its own!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream (or as much as desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for salted butter)
Instructions:
- Prepare: Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl or a food processor.
- Mix: Begin beating the cream at medium-high speed. After a few minutes, it will turn into whipped cream, then eventually start to separate. Continue mixing until the butter solids and liquid (buttermilk) separate completely. This may take around 5–10 minutes.
- Strain: Once the butter has formed, strain the mixture to separate the buttermilk. Reserve the buttermilk for other recipes if desired.
- Rinse: Rinse the butter under cold water to remove any remaining buttermilk, squeezing it gently to ensure it’s fully rinsed.
- Season: Add salt if desired and knead it into the butter until evenly distributed.
- Store: Place your homemade butter in a container or wrap it in wax paper. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy your homemade butter on fresh bread, pancakes, or anything that could use a creamy, buttery touch!
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