Simple Butter Recipe

Once you try this you'll never by butter from the store again. Once I realized how simple it was it soon became part of my weekly routine! You only need two ingredients and minimal time and equipment.

Ingredients

• 1 pint of heavy cream (ideally organic)

• Salt (optional, to taste)

  
  

Equipment Needed

Stand mixer or hand mixer (or NutriBullet- this is the one I use)

• Large bowl

• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth

• Spatula

• Storage container
  

  

Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Cream

Place the heavy cream into the bowl of your stand mixer or a large bowl if using a hand mixer. Begin mixing at medium speed.

Step 2: Keep Mixing

Initially, the cream will become whipped cream. Continue mixing until it separates into butter and buttermilk, which takes around 10 minutes.

Step 3: Separate the Buttermilk

When the butter forms, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to separate the buttermilk. The buttermilk can be reserved for baking or cooking.

Step 4: Rinse the Butter

Return the butter to a bowl and rinse it under cold water. This removes any leftover buttermilk, which could spoil the butter. Rinse until the water is clear.

Step 5: Add Salt (Optional)

For salted butter, add salt to taste and mix thoroughly.

Step 6: Store the Butter

Move the butter to a container and refrigerate. Homemade butter lasts about a week in the fridge or can be frozen for longer storage.

Enjoy Your Homemade Butter!

Spread your fresh butter on bread, use it in cooking, or enjoy it as a spread. Relish the rich taste and the joy of making it yourself! If you're looking for some sourdough bread recipes, see my favourite here.