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Easy Homemade Butter Recipe: Fresh, Rustic & Delicious
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Easy Homemade Butter Recipe: Fresh, Rustic & Delicious
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Easy Homemade Butter Recipe: Fresh, Rustic & Delicious

Learn how to make fresh, delicious homemade butter from heavy cream with this simple, rustic recipe. Perfect for beginners, this video shows you every step to transform cream into a rich, spreadable butter, ideal for any meal.
#Butter
#Homemade
#Dairy
#Easy Recipe
#Food Tutorial
#Rustic Cuisine
Fresh cream ready for whipping
Fresh cream ready for whipping

Recipe Information

26m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
26m
Total Time
16
Servings
Easy
Homemade
English
Nutrition (per serving)
100
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Cream separating into butter and buttermilk
Cream separating into butter and buttermilk

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream
    (Full-fat, cold, about 4 cups)

    1 quart
  • Ice Cold Water
    (For rinsing butter)

    2 cups
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  • Salt
    (Fine sea salt, optional, to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 16
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Washing homemade butter in ice water
Washing homemade butter in ice water

Instructions

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  • 1

    Pour cold heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Ensure the bowl is clean and dry.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Pour cold heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Ensure the bowl is clean and dry.
    1m

    Using a cold bowl can help speed up the whipping process.
  • 2

    Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on high speed until it separates into solid butterfat and liquid buttermilk. This will take 10-15 minutes, passing through whipped cream and curds stages.
    Step 2 visual
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    Step 2 visual
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    Using an electric mixer, whip the cream on high speed until it separates into solid butterfat and liquid buttermilk. This will take 10-15 minutes, passing through whipped cream and curds stages.
    15m

    Be patient, the process can take longer than expected. Continue mixing until solids and liquids are clearly separated.
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  • 3

    Pour the contents through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to drain the buttermilk. Reserve the buttermilk for other recipes if desired.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Pour the contents through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to drain the buttermilk. Reserve the buttermilk for other recipes if desired.
    2m

    Gently squeeze out as much buttermilk as possible without breaking up the butter too much.
  • 4

    Transfer the butterfat to a bowl of ice-cold water. Knead the butter vigorously under the water, squeezing and folding it to wash out any remaining buttermilk. Change the water if it becomes cloudy, repeating 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
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    Transfer the butterfat to a bowl of ice-cold water. Knead the butter vigorously under the water, squeezing and folding it to wash out any remaining buttermilk. Change the water if it becomes cloudy, repeating 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
    5m

    Using very cold water is crucial to keep the butter firm and prevent it from melting while kneading.
  • 5

    Drain the water and press out any excess liquid. Add salt to taste, if using, and knead it into the butter evenly. Form the butter into a desired shape, such as a log or block.
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    Drain the water and press out any excess liquid. Add salt to taste, if using, and knead it into the butter evenly. Form the butter into a desired shape, such as a log or block.
    2m

    Work quickly to prevent the butter from getting too warm. For best flavor, use good quality sea salt.
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  • 6

    Wrap the fresh homemade butter tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for several months.
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    Step 6 visual
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    Wrap the fresh homemade butter tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for several months.
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    Homemade butter tastes best fresh. Bring to room temperature before serving for optimal spreadability.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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