How to Make Butter
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Freezer time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
204 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Make Butter
Description
How to Make Butter demonstrates converting heavy cream into butter through controlled processing and straining. The cream is chilled to improve the texture before being whipped in a food processor until the fat lumps separate from the liquid buttermilk. This mixture is then strained using cheesecloth, with gentle pressing to remove excess buttermilk and yield solid butter.
The butter can be refrigerated overnight to firm up and stored for up to three weeks, allowing homemade freshness for spread or cooking. This technique requires basic kitchen tools and ensures natural butter without additives.
Ingredients
- 1 Pint heavy cream
Instructions
- Place heavy cream in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Pour the cream into a food processor and process until you see the yellowish fat separate from the buttermilk, about 45 seconds to a minute.
- Scrape the mixture into a strainer lined with cheesecloth, fold the cheesecloth over and press the buttermilk out. Massaging or folding the mixture in between pressings will help remove more buttermilk.
- Remove the butter from the cheesecloth and store in the fridge overnight.
Notes
- Chill the heavy cream before processing to achieve better butter texture.
- Strain and press the butter thoroughly with cheesecloth to remove as much buttermilk as possible for longer storage.
- Refrigerate the finished butter overnight to firm it before use.
- Store homemade butter in the fridge; it keeps well for 2 to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 869IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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