How to Make Butter

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Start with fresh, heavy cream.. If using an electric mixer, chill a large bowl and a container of water.. Pour the cream into the bowl.

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1

Start with fresh, heavy cream.

Step 1

Start with fresh, heavy cream.

2

If using an electric mixer, chill a large bowl and a container of water.

Step 2

If using an electric mixer, chill a large bowl and a container of water.

3

Pour the cream into the bowl.

Step 3

Pour the cream into the bowl.

4

Add cultures for a stronger flavor and easier churning (optional).

Step 4

Add cultures for a stronger flavor and easier churning (optional).

5

Let cultured cream stand at room temperature.

Step 5

Let cultured cream stand at room temperature.

6

Churn or shake the cream.

Step 6

Churn or shake the cream.

7

Watch the cream change consistency.

Step 7

Watch the cream change consistency.

8

Pour the buttermilk into a separate container, and save it for use in other reci

Step 8

Pour the buttermilk into a separate container, and save it for use in other recipes.

9

Wash the butter in cold water.

Step 9

Wash the butter in cold water.

10

Press out the remaining liquid.

Step 10

Press out the remaining liquid.

11

Mix in salt or other ingredients (optional).

Step 11

Mix in salt or other ingredients (optional).

12

Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Step 12

Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

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