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Homemade Butter

Learn how to make rich, creamy homemade butter using just two ingredients in a simple and rewarding process.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiments, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream At least 35% fat content for optimal butter texture.
  • to taste salt Optional, for those who prefer salted butter.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the jar. Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into a pint jar or a 2-cup container with a lid.
  2. Shake the jar. Shake the jar back and forth or up and down for approximately 15 minutes.
Whipping Cream Stage
  1. At 10 minutes, you will have whipped cream and won’t feel any 'sloshing' back and forth.
Butter Formation
  1. At 15 to 16 minutes, you should see a ball of butter forming in the middle of the jar.
Finishing
  1. Remove the butter and place it in a bowl of ice water; squeeze to remove any leftover milk.
  2. Drain the water and repeat to ensure all milk is removed.
  3. For salted butter, knead in the salt at this point.
  4. Pat the butter dry with a paper towel.
  5. Place the butter on a sheet of plastic wrap, shape it into a log, and roll it up for storage.
  6. Place the log into a zip-top bag to keep it airtight.

Notes

Use chilled cream for quicker emulsification. Shake vigorously to speed up the process of separating butter from buttermilk. Experiment with flavor by adding herbs or garlic once the butter is formed. Store for longer use and always ensure your storage container is airtight.