Why should you make butter at your own home?
It’s as easy as hitting “on” on your blender. As long as you use a good, heavy cream, your butter will taste better than the industrially-produced ones. It’s way fresher than its store counterpart. It’s devoid of any artificial preservatives or colors, as long as the cream you use is fresh as well. It can be personalized. The flavor of the butter can vary depending on the type of cream and the type of spices you use. The possibilities of producing an innovative flavor are endless!
You don’t even need to be overwhelmed with the whole process. Because it’s relatively simple and easy to make, I won’t be surprised if you suddenly include butter-making in your weekly cooking routines! Are you ready? Let’s get started learning about how to make butter.
The Shaking Method:
Things you’ll need:
Cream (in room temperature) Tight-fitting container Filtering cloth like cheesecloth, paper coffee filters or medical gauze Ice-cold water Wooden spatulas
Things you’ll do:
The Whipping Method:
Things you’ll need:
Cream, preferably heavy Chilled stainless steel bowl Two wooden spatulas
Things you’ll do:
The Blending Method:
Things you’ll need:
Whole cream Blender, mixer or food processor Ice-cold water Wooden spatulas
Things you’ll do: So, there you have it! How to make butter is a process that’s simple, cost-effective and entertaining. If you ever have any difficulty with baking and cooking as your family bonding activities, why don’t you start with butter-making first? From then, you can even bring out some beverages, some bread and some butter to spread the creamy goodness all around.
