Don’t buy butter! 1 kg of butter in just 5 minutes!

Homemade Butter in Just 5 Minutes!

Why buy butter when you can make it at home in just 5 minutes? With a few simple ingredients and tools, you can create fresh, delicious butter. Here’s how:

Ingredients:

• 1 liter (about 4 cups) of heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional, for salted butter)
• Cold water (for rinsing)

Tools:

• Electric mixer or food processor (you can also use a hand mixer or whisk, but it may take longer)
• Large mixing bowl
• Strainer or cheesecloth
• Spatula
• Butter mold or container (optional, for shaping and storing)

Instructions:

1. Pour the Cream: Pour the heavy cream into the mixing bowl. If using a food processor, pour the cream directly into the processor bowl.
2. Whip the Cream: Start mixing the cream on medium speed. The cream will first turn into whipped cream. Continue mixing beyond this stage.
3. Separate the Butter: After a few more minutes, the cream will start to separate. You’ll see the butterfat forming clumps and separating from the liquid (which is buttermilk). Continue mixing until the butter clumps together and the liquid is mostly separated.
4. Drain the Buttermilk: Once the butter has formed, pour off the buttermilk. You can save the buttermilk for baking or other uses.
5. Rinse the Butter: To remove any remaining buttermilk, rinse the butter with cold water. Place the butter in the strainer or wrap it in cheesecloth and knead it gently under cold running water until the water runs clear. This step helps prolong the shelf life of the butter.
6. Add Salt (Optional): If you want salted butter, sprinkle the salt over the butter and knead it in until evenly distributed.
7. Shape and Store: Transfer the butter to a butter mold or container. Press it down to remove any air pockets. If using a mold, you can chill the butter until firm and then remove it from the mold. Otherwise, store the butter in a container with a lid.
8. Enjoy!: Your homemade butter is ready to use. Enjoy it on bread, in cooking, or however you like!

Tips:

• For flavored butter, you can mix in herbs, garlic, or other seasonings during the kneading stage.
• Homemade butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze it.