Homemade Butter and Buttermilk

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Homemade Butter and Buttermilk
45 min.
8
607kcal

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There's something truly special about making your own butter at home. Not only is it a rewarding culinary experience, but it also allows you to enjoy the freshest, most flavorful butter imaginable. This Homemade Butter and Buttermilk recipe is perfect for those who appreciate the art of cooking and want to elevate their kitchen skills. With just a few simple ingredients and some time, you can create a rich, creamy butter that will enhance any dish.

Imagine spreading this velvety butter on warm, crusty bread or using it to enrich your favorite recipes. The process is surprisingly easy and requires minimal equipment, making it accessible for both novice and experienced cooks alike. Plus, the byproduct of this delightful endeavor is homemade buttermilk, which can be used in a variety of recipes, from pancakes to dressings.

This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe serves eight, making it a fantastic addition to any gathering or family meal. In just 45 minutes, you can transform heavy cream into a luxurious butter that boasts a rich flavor profile and a delightful texture. With a caloric breakdown that highlights its high-fat content, this butter is a true indulgence that will leave your taste buds dancing. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s embark on this delicious journey of homemade butter and buttermilk!

Ingredients

  • cups cup heavy whipping cream organic
  • 0.3 teaspoon sea salt fine

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • stand mixer
  • colander

Directions

  1. Transfer cream to bowl of 5-quart electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Tightly cover top of bowl and mixer with plastic wrap. Beat cream at moderately high speed until it holds soft peaks, 10 to 12 minutes. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture separates into thick, pale-yellow butter and thin, liquid buttermilk, about 5 minutes more.
  2. Strain mixture through colander into large bowl. Using hands, vigorously knead butter in colander, squeezing out remaining buttermilk, until dense and creamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer butter to large bowl, reserving buttermilk. Using hands, knead salt into butter.
  4. Roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or transfer to airtight container and refrigerate. (Butter will keep up to 1 week refrigerated or 1 month frozen.)
  5. Strain buttermilk through fine-mesh sieve, then cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories607kcal
Protein3.27%
Fat93.46%
Carbs3.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
7.3395652424382%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:606.9kcal
30.35%
Fat:64.44g
99.14%
Saturated Fat:41.06g
256.59%
Carbohydrates:5.07g
1.69%
Net Carbohydrates:5.07g
1.84%
Sugar:5.21g
5.79%
Cholesterol:201.71mg
67.24%
Sodium:120.87mg
5.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.07g
10.14%
Vitamin A:2623.95IU
52.48%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.74%
Vitamin D:2.86µg
19.04%
Calcium:117.86mg
11.79%
Vitamin E:1.64mg
10.95%
Phosphorus:103.53mg
10.35%
Selenium:5.36µg
7.65%
Vitamin K:5.71µg
5.44%
Potassium:169.59mg
4.85%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.76%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.55%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.12%
Magnesium:12.5mg
3.12%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.86%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.38%
Folate:7.14µg
1.78%
Vitamin C:1.07mg
1.3%
Source:Epicurious