Homemade Butter (1 Ingredient)

Making homemade butter is easier than you think! With technically just one simple ingredient, you can create rich, creamy butter right in your own kitchen.

Published: November 23, 2024 by Pamela

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Making homemade butter is easier than you think! With technically just one simple ingredient, you can create rich, creamy butter right in your own kitchen. Learning how to make butter is not only fun but also gives you a fresh, flavorful result that’s perfect for spreading, baking, or cooking.

If you’ve ever wondered how do you make butter from scratch, this step-by-step recipe will show you just how quick and satisfying the process can be. Let’s get started!

Understanding the Ingredients

• Heavy Whipping Cream: The base of homemade butter, heavy whipping cream provides the fat content needed to separate into butter and buttermilk during the whipping process. For the best results, use cream with a fat content of at least 35%.
• Cold Water: Yes, I know I said 1 ingredient, it’s true unless you want to be a Karen about it. Adding cold water helps the butter come together while removing any remaining buttermilk. This step is essential for achieving a smooth and creamy texture.

Common Questions I Get Asked

• How do I know when the butter is ready?
  You’ll notice the cream separates into yellow butter solids and liquid buttermilk. Once this happens, the butter is ready to be strained.
• Can I make salted butter?
  Absolutely! Simply add a pinch of salt to the butter after straining and knead it in until evenly distributed.
• What can I do with the leftover buttermilk?
  The leftover buttermilk is great for pancakes, waffles, biscuits, or even as a marinade for fried chicken.
• Can I flavor my butter?
  Yes! Mix in herbs, garlic, honey, or any flavorings of your choice after kneading out the excess water.
• Is this the same process for making clarified butter?
  No, clarified butter involves melting butter and separating the milk solids from the fat. This recipe produces regular butter with all its natural components.
• Can I double the recipe?
  Definitely! Just make sure your mixer or blender can handle the increased volume.

Alternative Methods to Make Butter:

• Using a Mixer
  A mixer is a one of the best options if you want to make homemade butter, you need to start whipping on low to medium and you increase the speed little by little. The process is the same, first you will get whipping cream, you continue to whip and the cream will start to curdle, then you keep on whipping until the butter separates from the buttermilk.
• Shaking in a Jar
  This is a fun and traditional method! Pour the cream into a clean glass jar, leaving some space for movement. Shake the jar vigorously for 10–15 minutes until the butter separates from the buttermilk.
• Using a Food Processor
  A food processor makes quick work of turning cream into butter. Process on high speed until the cream separates into butter solids and buttermilk.
• Whisking by Hand
  For those who love a challenge, whisking by hand is another option. It’s a bit more labor-intensive and works best for smaller batches, but it gets the job done.
• Using an Immersion Blender
  Perfect for small batches, an immersion blender can quickly whip cream into butter. Use a tall, narrow container to prevent splattering and achieve smooth results.

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How to Make Homemade Butter in Just Minutes

Making homemade butter is easier than you think! With technically just one simple ingredient, you can create rich, creamy butter right in your own kitchen.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Homemade Ingredients

Cuisine Other

Servings 115 Grams

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 Cup Heavy whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp Cold water

Instructions

 

• Place the cold heavy cream in a blender or stand mixer. Whip on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until the cream starts to curdle.
• Add the cold water and whip again until the butter solids separate from the liquid buttermilk.
• Pour the mixture into a sieve placed over a bowl to separate the butter from the buttermilk. Using your hands, squeeze the butter to remove any excess liquid.
• Shape the butter, wrap it in parchment or plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. Save the buttermilk for other recipes like pancakes or biscuits.

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Nutrition

Calories: 825kcal

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