Better Butter
Transform your kitchen with "Better Butter," a simple yet indulgent homemade butter recipe that takes just 20 minutes and elevates any dish. Made with heavy cream and customizable with a pinch of salt or a burst of fresh herbs like parsley or chives, this creamy, versatile butter is perfect for spreading on warm bread, enhancing roasted vegetables, or incorporating into your favorite recipes. With a step-by-step process that includes whipping, rinsing, and kneading, this method ensures a fresh, long-lasting butter free from unnecessary preservatives. Plus, you'll have leftover buttermilk to use in pancakes or biscuits! Impress your friends and family with this DIY culinary staple that’s as satisfying to make as it is to savor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Cold water
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh herbs (optional, like parsley or chives)
Instructions
Pour the heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Alternatively, use a large mixing bowl and an electric hand mixer.
Start mixing on medium speed and gradually move to high speed. First, the cream will whip to soft peaks, then stiff peaks, and eventually it will start to separate into butter and liquid (buttermilk). This entire process takes about 8–10 minutes.
Once the butter and buttermilk have separated, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Reserve the buttermilk for another use if desired.
Transfer the solid butter to a clean, cold bowl. Pour the cold water over the butter and use a spatula or your hands to knead the butter. This step removes remaining buttermilk, which ensures the butter stays fresh longer.
Discard the water and repeat rinsing and kneading with fresh cold water until the water runs clear (this may take 2–3 repetitions).
Once the butter is clean, knead in the salt and fresh herbs, if using, until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Shape the butter into a log, press into a mold, or leave in a bowl for storage. Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Serve your Better Butter as a spread on bread, melted over vegetables, or use in your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 160.0 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.0 g | 480% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 158 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
