Make Fresh and Easy Homemade Butter in Minutes
Easy Homemade Butter Made with Double Cream and Simple Kitchen Tips
Additional Information
- Can this be frozen? Yes. Wrap the butter tightly in baking paper, followed by foil or a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
- How long can it be stored and how? Plain homemade butter keeps for 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator when well wrapped. Flavoured butter containing fresh herbs or garlic is best enjoyed within 5 to 7 days.
- Keeping the butter well washed removes excess buttermilk, helping it stay fresher for longer.
- Do I need special equipment? No. A stand mixer or hand mixer works perfectly.
- Can I use whipping cream? Yes, provided it contains at least 35% milk fat.
- Why wash the butter? It removes leftover buttermilk, helping the butter stay fresh longer.
- Can I flavour the butter? Absolutely. Fresh herbs, crushed garlic, citrus zest, cracked pepper, or a little honey all make excellent variations.
- What do I do with the buttermilk? Use it in scones, rusks, pancakes, biscuits, muffins, or bread for extra flavour and tenderness.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Double cream: Heavy whipping cream with at least 35% milk fat works equally well.
- Fresh herbs: Try parsley, chives, dill, thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- Garlic: Roasted garlic gives a milder, sweeter flavour than raw garlic.
- Salt: Add sea salt or flaky salt if you prefer salted butter.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy This Easy Homemade Butter
- Made with just one simple ingredient.
- Ready in about 10 minutes with very little effort.
- Perfect for adding herbs, garlic, or your favourite seasonings.
- You’ll also end up with fresh buttermilk to use in scones, biscuits, pancakes, or rusks.
Easy Homemade Butter
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Whip Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 400 g butter and approximately 450 ml buttermilk (may vary slightly) 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Easy
Description
Learn how to make easy homemade butter using just double cream. This simple recipe gives you rich, creamy butter and fresh buttermilk that’s perfect for baking.
Ingredients
- 3.6 cups (approximately) – 900 ml double cream
Optional Flavour Additions
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 to 2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt, if desired
Instructions
- Pour 900 ml double cream into the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer.
- Beat the 900 ml double cream on high speed.
- At first, it will become whipped cream, then slightly grainy.
- Keep mixing even when it looks overwhipped.
- After about 5 to 7 minutes, you’ll notice the sound of the mixer change as the butterfat separates from the liquid.
- Once the butter has fully separated into soft butter curds and buttermilk, place a fine sieve over a large bowl and strain the mixture. Reserve the buttermilk for baking.
- Transfer the butter curds into a bowl of very cold water.
- Using clean hands or a spatula, gently squeeze and fold the butter under the water to remove as much remaining buttermilk as possible.
- Drain the cloudy water and repeat with fresh cold water until it stays mostly clear. This extra step helps the butter stay fresh longer.
- Once the butter is well washed, gently squeeze out any remaining water.
- If you’d like flavoured butter, knead in 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 to 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Shape the butter into a log or block, wrap it tightly in baking paper or greaseproof paper, and refrigerate until firm.
- Spread on fresh bread, melt over vegetables, or use anywhere you’d normally use butter
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Preshana
Turn one ingredient into fresh homemade butter in minutes.
Easy Homemade Butter is a rewarding recipe that turns ordinary double cream into rich, creamy butter in just a few minutes. It also leaves you with fresh buttermilk for baking, making every part of the recipe useful. Clear instructions, practical tips, and flavour variations make it an enjoyable recipe that’s well worth trying in any home kitchen.
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