Homemade Butter – a delicious, natural, and healthy treat that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of homemade sour cream
Instructions:
- Chill: Start by chilling the sour cream and the bowl you’ll be using for at least a few hours.
- Whip: Begin whipping the sour cream on high speed. Once it thickens significantly, reduce the speed.
- Separate: As you whip, a liquid (buttermilk) will start to separate from the butter. Once you have a significant amount of buttermilk, stop whipping.
- Drain buttermilk: Strain the buttermilk through a sieve into a bowl. Don’t discard the buttermilk; it’s nutritious and can be used in baking or as a drink.
- Rinse the butter: Place the butter in a sieve and rinse it with ice-cold water until the water runs clear.
- Squeeze: Squeeze out any remaining buttermilk. Use ice water to keep your hands cool.
- Store: Wrap the butter in plastic wrap and refrigerate. For longer storage, freeze.
Tips:
- Flavor variations: Add herbs, spices, or citrus zest to the butter for a unique flavor.
- Buttermilk uses: Use buttermilk in baking, pancakes, or as a refreshing drink.
Enjoy your homemade butter!