Is anything tastier than butter? With the popularity of margarine over the last few decades, it seems like very few people even know what real butter tastes like. However, real, rich butter adds a whole new layer of taste to your food and gives you plenty of nutrients that you simply can’t get from other foods.
However, homemade butter is a step above store-bought butter. If you are looking for a way to improve the quality of your butter without going broke, learn how to make your own homemade organic butter.
Why You Should Make Your Own Organic Butter
There isn’t anything wrong with store-bought butter, per se, as it is still light years ahead of margarine and other Frankenstein-like butter substitutes.However, store-bought butter is made from pasteurized milk, which means that the vitamins and minerals of the butter have been killed during the pasteurization process.
By using raw milk to make your own butter, you can preserve these nutrients and naturally boost your family’s intake of essential vitamins and minerals.
What You Need to Get Started
Make sure you have everything you need before you get started, as you don’t want to walk away once you have begun the process of making butter. Have these ingredients and items on hand:
- Food processor
- Colander
- Bowl
- Bowl or jar for storage
- 2 cups of organic heavy cream or raw heavy cream
- sea salt
Optional ingredients for taste:
- Thai basil and garlic
- Lemon zest and parsley
- Parmesan cheese and basil
- Cilantro and hot sauce
- Pepper and sea salt
- Orange zest and dried cranberries
- Pecans and honey
Steps for Creating Butter
Now that you have everything ready, it is time to start making the most delicious butter you will ever taste. It may seem that the process is taking too long or that it isn’t going quite right, but just be patient. Follow these steps exactly and you will be fine.
- Pour two cups of cream into your food processor. Hit the process button and leave the machine to it for about 10 minutes. You will know that it is done when the mixture becomes grainy and separates into buttermilk and butter.
- Carefully drain the buttermilk out of the container. You can either dispose of it or you can save it for cooking and drinking. Buttermilk has plenty of delicious nutrients that can benefit your diet.
- Now, use a spatula to scrape the butter down off the sides and dump it into a clean bowl.
- Pour cold water over the butter to clean. Let the water run off until it runs clear. At this point, you know that the butter is clean.
- Continue to smash the butter with a spoon and release extra liquid. Pour off any liquid that comes out of the butter.
- Save the butter in a bowl or a glass jar. Keep it in the refrigerator or freezer so that it can last for months at a time. You can use your homemade butter in any way that you would use a store-bought butter or margarine.
Sources:
http://www.realfarmacy.com/diy-organic-butter-under-5-minutes/
http://www.rodalesorganiclife.com/food/make-your-own-butter
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