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Homemade Butter

Cut your grocery store costs by making this easy homemade butter! All you need is one ingredient and a hand or stand mixer to create creamy butter.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: British
Servings: 20
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £0.20

Ingredients

  • 300 ml double cream (£1.25)

Cupboard Essentials

  • Pinch of salt
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

Note: This yields 200g of butter

  • Start by placing your cream into a tall, narrow jug/bowl/container. Wide enough so that your hand blender can still fit though of course!
  • Whisk the cream for 7-8 minutes, you have to be patient here as it takes a while for the butter to separate from the buttermilk, but it will happen!
  • There will be a noticeable moment where the butter clumps around your blender and the separated liquid is the consistency of milk. Now it’s time to stop blending and pour the contents of the jug through a fine-mesh sieve. Make sure you place a bowl underneath to catch the buttermilk to use separately.
  • Place the butter into an ice bath (bowl with water and ice cubes) and use your hands to squeeze the butter and form into a ball. This will separate the last of the buttermilk in butter.
  • Optional- season your butter with salt by adding a few pinches of salt and then kneading it gently into the butter.
  • Add to a sealable container and spread to form the base. Add an optional extra sprinkle on top and store in the fridge.

Notes

  • Utilize a splatter guard when making homemade butter to prevent messy splattering during the process, especially when using a stand mixer.
  • Separate butter and buttermilk by kneading and squeezing the butter in ice water until the water becomes clear, ensuring complete separation.
  • Thoroughly wash the butter in water to eliminate any foreign particles, contributing to its longevity and quality.
  • Incorporate seasonings like fresh herbs, salt, or other flavorings into the butter before storing it in an airtight container to enhance its taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 7g