Homemade Butter and Buttermilk
Homemade Butter and Buttermilk is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Transfer cream to bowl of 5-quart electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionTransfer cream to bowl of 5-quart electric stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment.
Tightly cover top of bowl and mixer with plastic wrap.
Beat cream at moderately high speed until it holds soft peaks, 10 to 12 minutes.
Increase speed to high and beat until mixture separates into thick, pale-yellow butter and thin, liquid buttermilk, about 5 minutes more.
Strain mixture through colander into large bowl.
Using hands, vigorously knead butter in colander, squeezing out remaining buttermilk, until dense and creamy, about 5 minutes.
Transfer butter to large bowl, reserving buttermilk.
Using hands, knead salt into butter.
Roll into logs and wrap in plastic wrap or transfer to airtight container and refrigerate. (Butter will keep up to 1 week refrigerated or 1 month frozen.).
Strain buttermilk through fine-mesh sieve, then cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.