Homemade Butter

A couple weeks ago I made butter.  Everyone I've told seems mighty impressed.  But honestly, it's not that hard, anyone can make butter.

All you need is a good mixer, cream, and a bit of time.

Step 1: Put your whisk attachment (if you have one) on the mixer.

Step 2: Add cream to the bowl, start beating the cream on high.  Just like making whipped cream.

Step 3: Realize you've made whipped cream and stop the mixer to taste a bit.

Step 4: Keep mixing, ruining the fluffy whipped cream.  It will fall and become more dense and turn just a bit light yellow.  

Step 5: As the butter comes together, stop and check the consistency and taste until you get what you want.  About 10 minutes for me.Add salt, herbs, or anything else you want for flavored butter. 

Step 6: When you have your better as desired, strain it.  I keep the liquid for biscuits.  Most people call it buttermilk, but it's not the cultured milk you buy in stores.

Step 7: Squish the butter together to form a ball and remove the rest of the liquid.  You can be done now if you want, or rinse under cold water to clean it just a bit more.

Step 8: Form into sticks, or other shapes with a mold.  Or just stick it in a container since it won't last more than a week if your family and friends are like mine.

Step 9:  Enjoy!