Homemade Butter

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 allow cream to come to room temperature.
• 2 pour into a jar that is at least twice the capacity of the cream and has a tight fitting lid. shake the cream vigorously, butter will happen in 20 to 30 minutes. once the butter has separated into a solid mass give a few more shakes. the liquid at the top is buttermilk and can be used or discarded.
• 3 pour buttermilk into a separate container and reserve if desired. continue to shake butter and pour off any buttermilk, a couple more times.
• 4 add just enough water to cover the solid butter and and shake. discard liquid down the drain. do this 3 to 4 more times until the liquid from the jar is clear. do not add this liquid to the buttermilk if using.
• 5 spoon butter into a bowl and add salt if desired. shape butter as desired using wax paper and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes. can be refrigerated, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 weeks.