# HOMEMADE FRENCH BUTTER

French butter is cultured, which makes it richer, tangier and creamier than regular butter; it's delicious and easy to make.

- Total time: 48 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large bowl
- dish towel
- stand mixer
- strainer
- parchment paper
- airtight 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89Jw755/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b962bcea-f683-44e5-a550-ebb83d09a48f
- Extracted: 2026-02-05

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