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Skip paying high prices for butter and learn how to make homemade butter instead. This homemade butter recipe is so simple even a child could do it!
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Homemade Butter

Skip paying high prices for butter and learn how to make homemade butter instead. This homemade butter recipe is so simple even a child could do it!
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Keyword Butter, Buttermilk, Cream, Heavy Cream, Milk, Raw Milk, Whipping Cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Rest and Rinsing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 batch
Author Stacy Williams
Cost $3.00

Equipment

  • Quart Mason Jars
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream
  • Sea Salt Optional

Instructions

  • Add heavy cream and sea salt (if using) to quart sized mason jar.
  • Replace mason jar lid and ring and tighten to finger tight. Shake 8-10 minutes until fats separate into homemade butter.
  • Pour into fine mesh sieve and allow to drain.
  • Save buttermilk.
  • Rinse butter until all buttermilk residue is removed. Use cheesecloth to remove water residue. Store in refrigerator or freeze.

Notes

Homemade butter will keep refrigerated for 7-10 days depending on how much buttermilk and water residue is left in it. 
If frozen, it will keep up to 3 months.