# WW2 Butter Rationing Trick

Learn how to turn 1 pound of butter into 2 using a clever kitchen hack from World War II to make your butter supply last longer.

- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- mixer
- bowl
- spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14VNv1L5qyu/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/53a89665-83d4-4595-a7c5-74c1ff7c70b3
- Extracted: 2025-11-26

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