Homemade Butter From Fresh Cream (Farm Style)
A simple homemade butter recipe made from fresh heavy cream using basic tools. A traditional farm-style process that turns cream into smooth, fresh butter you...
Ingredients
2 mixing bowls
1 bowl half-filled with cold water
Fresh heavy cream (30% fat or higher)
Hand mixer
2 wooden spoons
Optional: pinch of salt
The Method
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Step 1: Whip the Cream
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Pour the cream into a mixing bowl.
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Using a hand mixer, beat continuously for about 11–12 minutes.
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At first, the cream becomes thick and fluffy.
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Then you will notice the fat beginning to separate from the liquid.
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Keep mixing.
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Step 2: Let the Butter Form
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After another minute or two, the butter solids will fully separate from the liquid.
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Once the butter has clearly formed, stop mixing.
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The remaining liquid is fresh buttermilk.
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Step 3: Move Butter to Cold Water
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Remove the butter and place it into the bowl of cold water.
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Gently knead it with your hands for several minutes to release any remaining liquid.
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If desired, add a small pinch of salt.
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Step 4: Shape the Butter
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Transfer the butter to your work surface.
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Using two wooden spoons dipped in cold water, gently shape the butter into a block or mound.
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Step 5: Chill
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Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
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🥛 What to Do with the Buttermilk
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The liquid left behind can be used in pancakes, biscuits, baking, or cooking.
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Nothing needs to go to waste.
Notes from the Kitchen
Homemade butter carries something store butter rarely does: the feeling that it came from time, care, and real hands.
A simple homemade butter recipe made from fresh heavy cream using basic tools. A traditional farm-style process that turns cream into smooth, fresh butter you can enjoy at home.
