Description
This homemade butter recipe guides you through turning heavy whipping cream into fresh, creamy butter using a stand mixer or hand mixer. With simple ingredients and easy techniques, you can create delicious butter that is perfect for spreading, cooking, or baking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp sea salt (optional, for salted butter)
- Ice water, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare: Get out a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or use a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer and whisk attachment. Ensure your bowl is large enough to accommodate the expanding heavy cream during whipping.
- Whip heavy cream: Pour the heavy cream into the bowl and whisk on medium speed for about 10 minutes. Once stiff peaks form, add salt if desired, then continue whisking until the butter and buttermilk separate. The butter will stick to the whisk, and buttermilk will be liquid in the bowl.
- Strain: Place a mesh sieve over a smaller bowl and carefully pour the mixture to separate the butter from the buttermilk, which will collect in the bowl beneath.
- Squeeze: Gather the butter and squeeze out any remaining liquid. Dip the butter into a bowl of ice water and squeeze again to remove excess liquid.
- Store: Shape the butter into a log or a block on parchment or wax paper. Wrap tightly and secure with kitchen twine or string. For convenience, cut into sticks and wrap individually if preferred.
- Chill/store: Refrigerate the butter to firm up. It will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks refrigerated or can be frozen for up to 9 months.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 1 lb (4 sticks) of butter, equivalent to 32 tablespoons.
- Use only heavy whipping cream for authentic results; substitutions are not recommended.
- Adding salt is optional and adjustable based on taste preferences.
- Ensure butter is well-squeezed to prevent excess moisture which can affect shelf life.
- Homemade butter can be stored refrigerated or frozen for extended preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (14g)
- Calories: 102
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11.5g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 0.1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
