HOMEMADE FRENCH BUTTER

48m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour heavy cream into a large bowl and add in the yogurt, then stir to combine.
  2. 2Cover with a dish towel and let it sit at room temperature for about 48 hours.
  3. 3Pour the mixture into a stand mixer and whisk on medium until you have butter.
  4. 4Strain the buttermilk into a bowl, then put the butter into a bowl of ice water.
  5. 5Squeeze out excess buttermilk.
  6. 6Empty the bowl, then do another round of ice water and squeeze again until the water is clear.
  7. 7Add sea salt to taste and mix well.
  8. 8Form into a ball and wrap in parchment paper or place in an airtight container.
  9. 9Store the butter in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp plain full fat yogurt with live cultures
  • sea salt

Equipment

large bowldish towelstand mixerstrainerparchment paperairtight container

Tips

  • Use organic ingredients when possible.
  • Save the buttermilk if desired.
  • The butter lasts up to a month in the fridge if stored properly.
  • The mixture will thicken as it sits.