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Shake and Make Butter
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Making butter at home is a fun and easy project that yields delicious results. With just heavy cream and salt, you can create homemade butter in about 15 minutes.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
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ingredients
1 pint heavy cream
1 pinch salt
directions
Combine the cream and salt in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal. Shake vigorously for 15 minutes or until chunks begin to form. Keep shaking until the butter has reached the desired consistency.
Drain off any excess liquid from the bag. Adjust the amount of salt in the butter as needed. Transfer the butter to a covered container (or store in the bag) and keep chilled.
recipe tips
Make sure the cream is very cold before starting for the best results.
Shake the bag consistently and vigorously to help butter to form.
Drain the buttermilk thoroughly from the butter after it's formed.
Lightly rinse the butter under cold water to remove any remaining buttermilk, which can shorten its shelf life.
Shape the butter as desired.
Experiment with different salt levels to find your preferred taste.
Use homemade butter for spreading, cooking, or baking.
Label and date your butter if storing in the freezer.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different type of cream?
Heavy cream is recommended for making butter due to its high fat content. Lighter creams may not yield the same results.
Is it necessary to use salt?
Salt adds flavor to the butter, but you can omit it for unsalted butter.
How do I know when the butter is ready?
The butter is ready when you see a solid mass forming in the liquid, and it separates from the buttermilk.
Can I flavor the butter?
Yes, you can add herbs, garlic, honey, or other flavorings to create different butter varieties.
How should I store homemade butter?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Can I make this butter in a jar?
Yes, you can use a jar with a tight-fitting lid instead of a plastic bag.
Is there a faster way to make butter?
You can use a food processor or stand mixer, which can reduce the shaking time.
Can I use the leftover liquid?
The liquid is buttermilk and can be used in baking or cooking.
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, but make sure your container is large enough to accommodate the increased volume.
Can I freeze the butter?
Yes, wrap it well in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 5 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using.
nutrition data
51 calories, 6 grams fat, 0 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
October 12, 2013
Made this with the kids this morning. It was exhausting lol! We shook the bag but also kneaded it and just kept the cream moving until it made butter. It seemed to take longer than 15 minutes. I've done the jar method with the kids (put the ingredients in a jar and shake it) and I think for shaking that works better and is faster. This is less messy though because in the jar method you have to then scrape it out and put into a more usable container whereas you can just keep this in the bag.