# Spreadable butter

This recipe allows you to make fresh, homemade butter that is more spreadable than regular butter, thanks to the addition of olive oil.

- Total time: 12 min
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 quart heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cup olive oil

## Instructions

1. Pour the heavy cream into a stand mixer or food processor.
2. Whip on medium-high speed until the cream passes the whipped cream stage and begins to separate into butter solids and buttermilk. This usually takes 8-12 minutes.
3. Once separated, pour off the liquid (buttermilk). You can save this for baking or pancakes.
4. Transfer the butter solids to a bowl.
5. Pour cold water over the butter and knead or press with a spatula to wash out excess buttermilk.
6. Drain and repeat with fresh cold water until the water runs mostly clear. This step helps the butter last longer.
7. Place the washed butter back into the mixer/processor.
8. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and mix until evenly incorporated.
9. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of olive oil while mixing, until it blends smoothly into the butter. This gives a softer, spreadable texture.
10. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- food processor
- bowl
- spatula
- strainer
- jar

## Tips

- If you prefer unsalted butter, just omit the salt.
- The addition of olive oil makes the butter easier to spread.
- Washing the butter helps it last longer.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-08-20

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