Homemade Butter

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (500ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
• Ice water (for rinsing)

Instructions:

1. Churning:
   • Pour the heavy cream into a large bowl or food processor.
   • Beat the cream on medium-high speed. It will first turn into whipped cream, then separate into butter and buttermilk. This can take about 8–10 minutes.
2. Draining:
   • Once the butter separates, pour the mixture through a strainer to separate the buttermilk. Save the buttermilk for baking or cooking.
3. Rinsing:
   • Wash the butter with cold ice water to remove any remaining buttermilk. Knead it with a spatula under running cold water until the water runs clear.
4. Seasoning (Optional):
   • Add salt to taste if you want salted butter. You can also mix in herbs, garlic, or other flavors.
5. Storage:
   • Shape the butter into a block and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.