Making your own butter at home may seem like a daunting task, but it's actually a surprisingly simple process that can be accomplished in less than 10 minutes. Not only does homemade butter actually taste better than store-bought alternatives, but it also gives you full control over the ingredients.
Let us guide you through the steps of how to make butter at home.
What You’ll Need
Heavy or whipping cream is the only ingredient you’ll need to make butter at home. To put it simply, butter is simply cream that has been whipped until it separates into solid butter and liquid buttermilk. Consider the fat content when choosing your cream - remember the higher the fat content, the better the butter.
Equip yourself with a mixer (either a stand or hand one), a sieve or cheesecloth to drain the buttermilk, and a bowl to catch the liquid as it separates.
The Butter Making Process
Add your cream to your blender, food processor, stand mixer or bowl if using a hand mixer and turn it onto a low setting initially to prevent splattering. Once the cream begins to thicken, you can increase the speed. You’ll notice it turn to whipping cream and produce stiff peaks before separation into the butterfat and buttermilk.
Once this separation occurs, pour the contents of the mixer through the sieve or cheesecloth and into the bowl below. The buttermilk can be used as a substitute for skimmed milk in other recipes.
Then, rinse the butter in cold water until it runs clean. This will wash out any remaining buttermilk and extend the life of your butter. It’s important to note that the shelf life of homemade butter is considerably less than shop-bought and will likely last for weeks rather than months.
After rinsing, you can add flavourings such as salt as you desire. Once you’re happy with the final product, simply place your butter in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will be ready to use as and when you like.
Benefits of Home-Made Butter
One of the main advantages of making your own butter is the control you have over the ingredients. You can choose high-quality, free-range cream that is free from additives and preservatives. It’s incredibly fresh compared to store-bought alternatives, and both quick and easy to produce.
And if you own a cafe or shop, offering homemade butter will ensure you stand out from the crowd. You can use sustainably sourced, farm-fresh, free-range heavy cream and showcase to your customers that you care about the ingredients you use.
For high-quality, free-range cream that has been sourced from grass-fed cows, get in touch with Little Big Dairy Co. today. Whether you are looking for a dairy supplier to satisfy your personal needs or a reliable supplier for your business, we have you covered. Call 02 6887 3443 or email admin@littlebigdairy.co to get started and you’ll be churning fresh butter in no time.