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Learning how to make homemade buttermilk might seem complicated, but it really isn't! This homemade buttermilk recipe is super simple and comes together in about 10 minutes!
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How to Make Homemade Buttermilk

Learning how to make homemade buttermilk might seem complicated, but it really isn't! This homemade buttermilk recipe is super simple and comes together in about 10 minutes!
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Keyword Butter, Buttermilk, Raw Milk
Prep Time 2 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 1 batch
Author Stacy Williams
Cost $3.00

Equipment

  • Quart Sized Mason Jars
  • Lids and Rings
  • Mesh Sieve
  • Funnel

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream

Instructions

  • If using raw milk, skim cream from the top.
  • Add cream to a mason jar. Add lid and ring.
  • Shake jar 8-10 minutes until the butter and buttermilk form.
  • Pour contents of jar through a fine mesh sieve. Allow the buttermilk to drain off completely.
  • Pour buttermilk into a jar. Use immediately or refrigerate/freeze for later.

Notes

Once you have poured off the buttermilk, rinse the homemade butter in cold water several times to remove any remaining buttermilk. Press out water from the butter and refrigerate homemade butter.