The Simple Art of Making Homemade Butter

TLDRLearn how to make delicious homemade butter from heavy whipping cream. It's easy, creamy, and much tastier than store-bought butter.

Key insights

🧈Homemade butter is easy to make and much tastier than store-bought butter.

🥛Use heavy whipping cream with at least 36% fat content (preferably 40% or more) for the best results.

🧂You can add salt or other seasonings to your homemade butter for extra flavor.

🍯Homemade butter can be frozen for long periods of time without losing its quality.

🔪You can shape your homemade butter however you want using parchment paper or molds.

Q&A

How do I make homemade butter?

Simply whip heavy whipping cream until it separates into butter and buttermilk.

What cream should I use?

Use heavy whipping cream with at least 36% fat content, preferably 40% or more.

Can I add flavorings to my homemade butter?

Yes, you can add salt, herbs, or other seasonings to customize the flavor.

How long can I freeze homemade butter?

Homemade butter can be frozen for up to 17 years without losing its quality.

How do I shape my homemade butter?

You can use parchment paper or molds to shape your homemade butter.

Timestamped Summary

00:01In this video, you will learn how to make delicious homemade butter using heavy whipping cream.

01:40Whip the cream at a low speed until it thickens and turns into whipped cream.

03:39Continue whipping the whipped cream until it separates into butter and buttermilk.

06:27Strain the butter and rinse it with cold water to remove any remaining buttermilk.

08:08Shape the butter using parchment paper or molds, and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.