Make Your Own Butter

Homemade butter is surprisingly easy to make—you simply need to whisk heavy cream until butterfat granules form before straining the mixture. This step-by-step gallery makes it even easier.

Credit: Andr� Baranowski

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2. Butterfat, in the form of tiny granules, will begin to accumulate on the sides of the bowl as it separates from the buttermilk (the liquid portion of cream); continue whisking until the butterfat granules are about half the size of a pea.

Comments (4)

by KASHMIRA MISTRY on 2012-10-16

What is the percentage of fat in the home made butter?
I make mine with heavy whipping cream and would like to know it's fat content

by LATOQUE on 2012-10-17

This reminds me of one of the most pivotal culinary experiences of my life. In first grade, our teacher let us grow radishes, carrots and lettuces in planter boxes on the terrace outside of our classroom. The day before harvesting them, we were instructed to ask our moms to put two extra slices of bread in our lunch boxes. Our teacher brought a bottle of heavy cream to class, and small groups of us were given empty jars into which the rich cream was poured. We took turns vigorously shaking the cream until it turned to butter! We spread our homemade butter on the fluffy white bread, sliced the little veggies, and made the loveliest little sandwiches I have ever eaten. Sweeter butter I have never tasted. That was in 1954 and the memory still lingers. NEVER have bread, butter and veggies tasted so heavenly! I was spellbound. I became an avid gardener and a professional chef. That experience, along with the culinary training I received at my mother's knee, gave birth to my wonderful career. Never, ever underestimate the power of the knowledge and learning experiences you share with others.

by PAINTBOXKITCHEN on 2012-10-17

@latoque

That is such a great story! I can practically taste those simple little sanwiches. Thanks for the smile.

by RGEN77 on 2012-10-21

@latoque, excellent story thanks for sharing!