Description
This recipe focuses on creating delicious homemade butter to be served alongside freshly baked bread. It’s a simple yet rewarding process that elevates a basic staple.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Heavy Cream (cold)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (optional)
- 1 loaf Crusty Bread (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Pour the cold heavy cream into a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- Whisk on medium-high speed until the cream separates into butterfat and buttermilk. This usually takes 7-10 minutes.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined colander to separate the buttermilk from the butter solids. Save the buttermilk for other recipes.
- Rinse the butter solids under cold water, pressing out any remaining buttermilk. Continue rinsing and pressing until the water runs clear.
- Transfer the butter to a bowl and add salt, if desired. Mix well to combine.
- Form the butter into a log or desired shape.
- Serve immediately with fresh bread or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Using very cold heavy cream is crucial for successful butter making.
- The buttermilk can be used in baking or for marinades.
- You can add herbs or garlic to the butter for flavored variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon butter
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: homemade butter, bread, dairy, easy recipe, condiment