Homemade Butter

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1 mason jar

Directions

1. Pour the chilled cream into the mason jar. Make sure the jar is clean and dry.
2. Tightly seal the lid of the mason jar and shake vigorously for 10-15 minutes, until the cream separates into butter and buttermilk.
3. Once the butter has been separated from the buttermilk, pour off the buttermilk and discard.
4. Place the butter in a metal bowl and rinse with cold water for a few minutes, using a metal spoon to press the butter together and release the remaining buttermilk.
5. Drain the buttermilk and add the salt to the butter. Mix together with a spoon or spatula until the salt is evenly distributed.
6. Press the butter into a butter dish and serve or store in the refrigerator.

Interesting Facts

• Butter has been around for centuries, with the earliest known written reference dating back to 2000 BC.
• Butter is a dairy product made from churning cream or milk.
• Butter is high in fat and contains vitamins A, D, E, and K.