Homemade Butter

Homemade Butter

16 servings
It's surprisingly easy to make butter at home! It takes just 2 ingredients: heavy cream and salt. Following these simple recipe instructions, you'll have creamy, flavorful butter in about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • heavy cream

    cold

    2 c
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • ice water
    4 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Whip the cream in a large mixing bowl using the paddle attachment on your electric mixer. Start on low speed and gradually increase to medium-high speed once the cream has thickened.

  2. 2

    Beat the cream for about 10 minutes, occasionally scraping the sides, until it has turned yellow and the butter has separated from the buttermilk.

  3. 3

    Press the butter together using a spoon or a spatula, and then remove it from the bowl, leaving the buttermilk behind. Wrap the butter in cheesecloth and place it in the bowl of ice water.

  4. 4

    Use the cheesecloth to squeeze any remaining buttermilk from the butter. As the buttermilk squeezes out into the ice water, the water will become cloudy. Dump the bowl and refill it with ice water repeatedly until you can squeeze the butter and the water remains clear.

  5. 5

    Remove the butter from the cheesecloth, lay it on a clean work surface, and pat it dry. Season it with salt and repeatedly press and fold the butter with a spatula until the salt has distributed throughout.

  6. 6

    Use a spoon or a spatula to press the butter into your desired shape or press it into an airtight container for later use.

Homemade Butter

Homemade Butter

15 min16 servings101 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the freshest, most flavorful butter you've ever tasted? This incredibly simple homemade butter recipe lets you transform just two pantry staples into a creamy, luxurious condiment in about 10 minutes. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to a truly elevated dairy experience.

The Magic of Homemade Butter

What makes this recipe truly special is its stunning simplicity and the incredible flavor payoff. By starting with just heavy cream and a touch of salt, you unlock a pure, vibrant butter taste that is incomparable to mass-produced varieties. It's a testament to how easy it can be to create something extraordinary from fundamental ingredients, offering a fresh, rich profile with minimal effort.

Prepare for a revelation in taste and texture. This homemade butter delivers a deeply rich, clean dairy flavor, with an irresistible creaminess that melts beautifully on warm toast or enhances any dish. The specified half teaspoon of salt perfectly balances the richness, creating a wonderfully savory and satisfying experience. It’s naturally simple, allowing the quality of the heavy cream to truly shine.

Customization & Serving

While this recipe yields a classic salted butter, you have complete control over the flavor. You can easily adjust the amount of salt to your personal preference or omit it entirely to create unsalted butter, which is ideal for baking and other recipes where precise salt control is desired. The richness of your homemade butter will always be the star.

Enjoy your freshly prepared butter as a decadent spread on artisan bread, a luscious addition to steamed vegetables, or as the flavorful base for your favorite cooking and baking adventures. It's perfect for everyday indulgences and special occasions alike, bringing a touch of gourmet to any meal.

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