How to Make Butter
Ingredients
Yield: Makes about 1 pound of butter
- 4 cups organic heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste optional
Instructions
- Pour cream into a food processor or blender. Process for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the butter separates. The cream will go through the whipped stage, thicken further and then change color from off-white to pale yellow. When it starts to look pebbly, it’s almost done. After another minute the butter will separate, causing the liquid to splash against the plastic wrap. At this point stop the mixer. Season to taste with salt, if you like.
- Set a strainer over a bowl. Pour the contents of the mixer through and let the buttermilk drain. Strain the buttermilk again, this time through a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl and set aside.
- Keeping the butter in the strainer set over the first bowl, knead it to consolidate the remaining liquid and fat and expel the rest of the buttermilk. Knead until the texture is dense and creamy for about 3 minutes. Strain the excess liquid into the buttermilk. Refrigerate the buttermilk. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.
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Cooking Tips for to Make Butter
- Start with High-Quality Cream: Choose organic heavy cream for the best flavor. The fresher and richer the cream, the better your butter will taste.
- Control the Temperature: Keep the cream chilled to make it easier to churn without overheating your food processor. However, avoid letting it get too cold, as this can slow down the process.
- Watch for the Color Change: As the cream goes through stages, notice how it turns from off-white to pale yellow. This color change indicates that you’re close to forming butter!
- Save the Buttermilk: After straining the butter, remember to save the buttermilk. It’s perfect for baking, especially in pancakes, biscuits, or as a marinade.
- Knead for a Creamy Texture: Knead the butter to remove excess liquid. This step results in a dense, creamy texture and helps prevent spoilage.
- Enhance with Flavors: To create a gourmet touch, mix in fresh flavors and customize your butter. For example, you can add finely grated lemon zest, fresh herbs like tarragon, or even truffle shavings for a luxurious twist. Simply mix in these additions after kneading the butter for even flavor distribution.
- Store Properly: Finally, place your finished butter in an airtight container. It will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge, or you can freeze it for longer storage.
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