HOMEMADE BUTTER Just 1 ingredient

Making homemade butter with just one ingredient is super easy and fun! The only ingredient you’ll need is heavy cream (also called whipping cream). Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients:

• 1 pint (2 cups) of heavy cream (you can also use double cream if it’s available)

Equipment:

• A hand mixer, stand mixer, or a jar with a tight lid (for shaking)
• A bowl (if using a mixer)
• Cold water (for rinsing)

Instructions:

Method 1: Using a Stand or Hand Mixer

1. Pour the cream into the bowl of your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl if you’re using a hand mixer. You can also use a jar if you prefer to shake it by hand.
2. Whip the cream on medium speed. At first, it will turn into whipped cream, but keep going.
3. Continue whipping. After a few more minutes, the whipped cream will begin to separate into two parts: the solid butter and the liquid buttermilk.
4. Drain the buttermilk. You can save it for baking or drinking if you’d like.
5. Rinse the butter. Pour cold water over the butter and press it gently with a spatula to remove any excess buttermilk.
6. Knead the butter. You can knead it with your hands or use a spatula to press out any remaining liquid. The more you press, the firmer the butter will be.
7. Salt (optional). If you want salted butter, you can mix in a pinch of salt at this stage.
8. Store. Transfer the butter to a container and refrigerate. You can also shape it into a log or any other shape you like!

Method 2: Shaking in a Jar (for a smaller batch)

1. Pour the cream into a mason jar, filling it about halfway.
2. Seal the jar tightly and start shaking. It may take around 10-15 minutes of vigorous shaking.
3. You’ll first notice the cream turning into whipped cream and then eventually separating into butter and buttermilk.
4. Follow the same steps for rinsing and draining as described above.

Enjoy your homemade butter!

This method works because the fat in the heavy cream eventually clumps together, forming butter, while the liquid (buttermilk) separates. It’s a simple and rewarding process that yields fresh, delicious butter.