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 and buttermilk at home. Not only is it a rewarding culinary experience, but it also allows you to enjoy the freshest flavors possible. This homemade butter is rich, creamy, and bursting with a delightful taste that store-bought varieties simply can't match. Plus, the process is surprisingly simple and requires just two ingredients: heavy cream and a pinch of salt.

Imagine spreading this velvety butter on warm, crusty bread or using it to elevate your favorite dishes. The buttermilk you create as a byproduct is equally versatile, perfect for pancakes, biscuits, or even salad dressings. This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences, but it also brings a touch of artisanal charm to your kitchen.

In just 45 minutes, you can transform six cups of heavy cream into a delicious side dish that serves eight people. With a caloric breakdown that highlights its rich, buttery goodness, this recipe is a fantastic way to indulge while knowing exactly what goes into your food. So roll up your sleeves, gather your equipment, and get ready to impress your family and friends with your homemade creations!

Ingredients

  • cups heavy 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%
Magnesium:12.5mg
3.12%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
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