WW2 Butter Rationing Trick

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Take two sticks of butter and leave them on the counter to soften.
  2. 2Take two sticks of butter and leave them on the counter to soften.
  3. 3Take two sticks of butter and leave them on the counter to soften.
  4. 4Start whipping the softened butter in your mixer (KitchenAid or hand mixer).
  5. 5Start whipping the softened butter in your mixer (KitchenAid or hand mixer).
  6. 6Start whipping the softened butter in your mixer (KitchenAid or hand mixer).
  7. 7Slowly add in one cup of slightly chilled evaporated milk, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to mix.
  8. 8Slowly add in one cup of slightly chilled evaporated milk, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to mix.
  9. 9Slowly add in one cup of slightly chilled evaporated milk, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to mix.
  10. 10Scrape down the sides of the bowl often as you mix.
  11. 11Scrape down the sides of the bowl often as you mix.
  12. 12Scrape down the sides of the bowl often as you mix.
  13. 13Once all the milk is incorporated, the butter is ready to be used.
  14. 14Once all the milk is incorporated, the butter is ready to be used.
  15. 15Once all the milk is incorporated, the butter is ready to be used.
  16. 16If not using immediately, store the butter in the refrigerator.
  17. 17If not using immediately, store the butter in the refrigerator.
  18. 18If not using immediately, store the butter in the refrigerator.
  19. 19When ready to use from the refrigerator, allow it to warm up slightly before whipping to ensure it spreads well.
  20. 20When ready to use from the refrigerator, allow it to warm up slightly before whipping to ensure it spreads well.
  21. 21When ready to use from the refrigerator, allow it to warm up slightly before whipping to ensure it spreads well.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk

Equipment

mixerbowlspatula

Tips

  • This butter is not shelf-stable and should be stored in the refrigerator.
  • If pulling from the refrigerator, let it warm up a bit before whipping for better spreadability.