🧈Homemade Butter!🧈
This is the creamiest, most delicious butter I’ve ever had, and so easy to make!! All you need is Heavy Cream!
✨Add as much or as little Heavy Cream as you want, I used about 2 cups here.
✨Use the whisk attachment on your kitchen aid. Start with the slowest setting and slowly increase speed over the course of a minute. This is so you don’t fling the cream everywhere by just going straight to full speed.
✨First you’ll get a cool whip consistency. Then you’ll see the butter start to separate. (You will want to throw a towel over your kitchen aid at this point to avoid splashing.)
✨In total it should like 20-30mins.
✨Once the butter is separated from the milk pull out all the butter chucks and give it a few good squeezes to get as much of the buttermilk out as you can. (I save my buttermilk to use for baking later, but this is completely optional)
✨Next place the butter in a bowl of cold water and start squeezing to get more of the milk out. After about 5 squeezes change out your water. Repeat this until your water is mostly clear (typically 3-5 times)
✨Then use a cloth or some paper towel to squeeze out the water and dry your butter.
✨Now you can shape your butter into a stick, or just press it into a Tupperware, whichever you prefer.
And there you have it! You’re very own homemade butter!
Be sure to check out my homemade white bread recipe to test that butter on!🤤🍞🧈
Making homemade butter is not only fun but also incredibly rewarding. To start, only heavy cream is needed, and the process is straightforward. Begin by adding your cream to a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Start mixing at a low speed to avoid splattering, gradually increasing the speed. The cream will transform into whipped cream, and then, after around 10-15 minutes, you'll notice the fat separating from the buttermilk. It's important to cover your mixer with a towel to keep your kitchen clean during this process. Once the butter has formed, strain it to separate the buttermilk. You can save this for baking, as it adds moisture and flavor to recipes like pancakes or cornbread. Continue rinsing your butter under cold water, squeezing it gently to remove any remaining buttermilk, until the water runs clear. This step is crucial, as it helps preserve your butter for longer. Finally, shape your butter into sticks or pack it into a container. Enjoy your homemade butter on bread, pastries, or in any dish requiring a rich, creamy flavor! Don't forget to check out my homemade white bread recipe to pair perfectly with your fresh butter!
