Description
Hey butter believer! Harper here, bringing you the easiest kitchen win ever: creamy, dreamy homemade butter in just 10 minutes. No churn, no fuss — just one ingredient, a sprinkle of salt if you’re fancy, and a swirl of kitchen magic. Trust me: once you spread this sunshine on warm bread, store-bought will never taste the same. Ready to whip up a miracle? Let’s churn joy!
Ingredients
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2 cups heavy cream (36%+ fat, best quality you can swing)
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¼ tsp flaky salt (optional but SO good)
Instructions
1️⃣ Whip It: Pour cream into a stand mixer with paddle (or hand mixer). Start medium-low, then increase to medium-high. First: whipped cream. Keep going! It’ll look grainy, then split into butter & buttermilk at ~6–8 mins.
2️⃣ Strain It: Pour into a fine sieve. Save that buttermilk for pancakes! Squeeze butter gently to press out extra liquid.
3️⃣ Rinse It: Rinse butter in ice water, knead gently. Repeat until water runs clear. This step keeps it fresh!
4️⃣ Salt & Shape: Pat dry, mix in salt if using. Shape into a log or pack in a ramekin. Chill 1 hour to firm up.
Notes
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For cultured butter: Stir 2 tbsp plain yogurt into cream, rest overnight before whipping.
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Flavor magic: Mix in fresh herbs, roasted garlic, citrus zest or honey.
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Vegan idea: Use chilled coconut cream instead!
Nutrition
- Calories: 100 kcal per serving
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0g