Homemade Butter Recipe

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:

  1. Prepare: Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl or a food processor.
  2. 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.
  3. Strain: Once the butter has formed, strain the mixture to separate the buttermilk. Reserve the buttermilk for other recipes if desired.
  4. Rinse: Rinse the butter under cold water to remove any remaining buttermilk, squeezing it gently to ensure it’s fully rinsed.
  5. Season: Add salt if desired and knead it into the butter until evenly distributed.
  6. 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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