Delicious Homemade Butter Recipe

Learn how to make creamy, flavorful homemade butter in just a few simple steps. This recipe uses heavy cream and a pinch of salt to create a delicious spread for your bread, crackers, or toast. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own butter at home and impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. Pour the heavy cream into a food processor or blender.
2. Process the cream on high speed for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens and forms stiff peaks.
3. Continue processing for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cream separates into butter and buttermilk. You will see a yellowish solid and a liquid.
4. Place a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a bowl and pour the butter mixture into it to separate the butter and buttermilk. Gently press the butter to remove any excess liquid.
5. Transfer the butter into a separate bowl and rinse it under cold water, pressing it with a spatula to remove any remaining buttermilk.
6. Sprinkle the salt over the butter (optional) and mix well.
7. Shape the butter into a log or place it in a container. You can also use molds for fun shapes.
8. Refrigerate the homemade butter for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to firm up.
9. Serve the homemade butter with freshly baked bread, crackers, or toast. Enjoy!

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