Homemade Butter and Buttermilk

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

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Imagine the rich, creamy taste of freshly made butter spread on warm, crusty bread. There’s something incredibly satisfying about creating your own homemade butter and buttermilk from scratch. Not only is it a delightful sensory experience, but it also adds a personal touch to your kitchen creations. With just a few simple ingredients and equipment that you likely already own, you can whip up this culinary staple in about 45 minutes. Whether you’re slathering it on toast, using it in your favorite recipes, or enjoying it with family, homemade butter elevates every meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

This recipe is perfect for vegetarian and gluten-free diets, allowing everyone to indulge without worry. The process is simple yet rewarding, especially when you see the transformation from rich cream to luscious butter and silky buttermilk. Plus, making your own butter means you have full control over the ingredients; you can adjust the saltiness to your liking or experiment with adding herbs and spices for a unique twist.

Get ready to impress your friends and family with the delightful flavor and textures of your homemade butter and buttermilk. Once you taste it, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought again!

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