Homemade Butter (Only 1 Ingredient)
A simple, no‑additive butter made from heavy cream in just a few minutes. The result is fresh, creamy butter that can be salted to taste and stored for weeks.
Recipe by Suzy· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy cream
- salt
Instructions
- 1Pour the 2 cups of heavy cream into the bowl of a stand mixer (or a blender, food processor, handheld mixer, or a mason jar).
- 2Start mixing on low speed for about 30 seconds to break up the cream and prevent splattering.
- 3Gradually increase the mixer speed once the cream begins to thicken; continue mixing until the mixture first forms soft peaks (whipped cream).
- 4Keep mixing past the whipped stage; the cream will begin to curdle and separate into solid butter granules and a milky liquid (buttermilk). This usually takes 5–8 minutes depending on the appliance.
- 5When the butter granules are clearly distinct and the liquid is mostly separated, reduce the mixer speed to low and stop.
- 6Transfer the butter mass into a large bowl filled with ice‑cold water. Use a spatula to stir and knead the butter in the water, allowing the remaining buttermilk to wash out.
- 7Drain the water, then repeat the rinsing process 2–3 times with fresh ice water until the water runs clear and the butter feels firm.
- 8Squeeze the butter gently with clean hands or a cheesecloth to remove any excess liquid. If desired, sprinkle salt over the butter and knead it in evenly.
- 9Shape the butter into a block or patty, wrap it in parchment paper, cling film, or place it in an airtight container, and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.
- 10Store the leftover buttermilk in a sealed jar in the refrigerator; it can be used in baking, pancakes, or as a tangy drink.
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- How many servings does this Homemade Butter (Only 1 Ingredient) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Homemade Butter (Only 1 Ingredient) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Suzy on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.
- How many calories are in Homemade Butter (Only 1 Ingredient)?
- Roughly 101 kcal, based on the nutrition details captured with this recipe. Treat it as an estimate.