Butter home made Audio recipe
A basic recipe for making butter at home:
Ingredients:
- Heavy cream or whipped cream
- Salt (optional)
Required Tools: hand mixer, stand mixer or a food processor.
Instructions:
Start by pouring the heavy cream or whipped cream into the mixing bowl. If you are using a stand mixer or a food processor, turn it on to medium speed. If you are using a hand mixer, start mixing the cream.
Continue to mix the cream until it thickens and the butterfat begins to separate from the liquid. This process will take several minutes, depending on the method of mixing, you'll notice a change in the sound and texture of the cream.
Once the butterfat has separated from the liquid, you can remove it from the mixer or food processor and place it in a separate bowl. You can add salt if desired, you can use also some other herbs and flavors to add some more taste, like pepper, garlic, rosemary, etc.
Knead the butter in the bowl with a spoon or spatula to remove any remaining liquid (buttermilk) and to shape it into the desired consistency.
Roll the butter in a piece of plastic wrap, making sure it is sealed tightly, and place it in the fridge to firm up.
You can use the butter as you would use any store-bought butter. You can use it on bread, as a spread, or in cooking and baking. Keep it refrigerated, it will last for several weeks if stored properly.
It's important to note that the quality of the butter depends on the quality of the cream used. You will get the best results if you use the freshest and purest cream you can find, the difference will be noticeable in the taste and texture of the final product.
You can also make butter using a food processor or a jar with a tight lid, but a stand mixer or a bowl with a hand mixer is the easiest way. Making butter at home allows you to customize the flavor and texture, and you can use pasteurized or non-pasteurized cream depending on your preference.