Easily Shake Your Way to Homemade Butter
Did you know it was actually super easy to make your own butter? Nice fresh, creamy, butter…mmmmmmmm
When I think of fresh butter I think of sitting down on a chair with a wooden barrel wedged between my feet as I spend countless hours churning it. Uh, no thanks. That doesn’t sound like a whole lot of fun to me.
I don’t remember how we got on the conversation but my mother and I were discussing some ways I could save some money and make a few things myself. I thought I had pretty much everything I could covered. I don’t buy fruits and vegetables unless they are in season. When they aren’t, I but frozen or canned. I buy dried beans and I don’t buy instant rice. As for cereals, when I do buy it, I buy off brand or slow cooking oats. I scrimp anyplace I can.
The only place I can’t really save more money on are the dairy products. I do buy farm fresh eggs from local farmers when we have the extra cash, but most times I just have to wait for eggs to go on sale at the market. I don’t buy butter unless it is on sale and if it’s not, we either cook without; using olive oil instead, or I will buy some margarine until I we can afford butter again.
Soooooooooooooooo
When mother dearest said all I needed to was put some cream in a jar and shake it.
I thought she was kidding.
I headed to the store and I picked up some cream. I passed on the heavy whipping cream; while its low it carbs and has some good fats, I just didn’t want the extra calories. So I picked up a small pint of ultra-pasteurized to save some calories. I started with a small pint because I wasn’t sold on the that idea that this will work.
I just poured the cream in the jar, put the lid on super tight and started shaking. I traded arms every 5-10 minutes. It was a great workout, let me tell you. After about 45 minutes it started to get thick and clumpy.
My arms kept shaking. Then something weird started to happen.
It started to thin down. I started to panic thinking I had shaken it for too long. I opened the lid and all I could see was some milky liquid at first and then I tipped it to the side.
All of the sudden I saw some golden glory.
The skies had opened.
I put the lid back on and shook for another 15-30 minutes.
By the time I was done shaking, there wasn’t much liquid left.
Poured it all into a glass bowl, added just a tiny dash of salt and mixed it up.
I’m telling you, this was the best butter I have ever tasted in my life.
Everyone loved it so much…was bit that was made didn’t last long!
Would love to tell you that I’ll be making my own butter from here on out….but….yeah.
Nope.
But, in all fairness the next time I went to go get cream the shelves were empty due to some shortage the farmers were experiencing.
Hopefully they will have some next trip.
I can’t tell you enough that it tastes yummmm-mazing. 🙂
My mom has always made her own homemade butter and honey butter. Honestly, there is nothing like it.
You could also use your blender! I make homemade salad dressings, mayonaise, the who she-bang. Let the blender do the work, unless you are wanting to burn the calories you are about to consume! 🙂
lol who would have known it was so easy to make!! I have two little boys I sure they wouldn’t mind helping me shake 🙂
That is so cool! My grandmother always talked about making her own butter. I’d love to try this.
I never knew this was that simple. I would love to try this someday. I’ll have to get the hubby to bring some cream home and give it a whirl….uh, a shake.
What a smart idea! I would have been worn out with all the shaking, but like you said, it is a good work out for your arms. Heck, maybe I should reconsider 🙂
My oh my, I did not know that homemade butter is possible,. Thanks a lot for sharing this, I want to try it.
I never thought of making our own butter but it would be nice to learn and try that out. Eating fresh butter with bread makes my morning. 🙂
I really wish I would have known about this two days ago! We realized we were out of butter for the bread at the last minute before dinner. We had to use an olive oil concoction.
My kids and I love butter. We can’t stop eating butter, perfect for any dish!
I have never thought of making my own butter but it would be something I would love to try! Very cool thing to do.
Oh my, I never thought it’s that simple. And the best thing is, you get to move your arms a lot while doing the butter. I am going to try this.
Amazing, I had no idea butter was so simple. I am going to have to try this recipe.
I never thought of making my own butter that way! I’ll have to give it a try.
I love homemade butter like this made from shaking the cream. The first time I made it I think I was in second or third grade for a science experiment. It is indeed the best tasting.
I would love to try this. Any idea how long the butter will keep it’s consistency in or out of the fridge? I’ll have to do my homework first.
I have never tried to make my own butter before, It would be a great workout for your arms. I will have to give it a try and get the kids to help with the shaking.
Oh my. I’m sure I would for sure mess this up. Can you send me some? I’d love to try homemade butter. It looks fabulous!
I have always wanted to try making my own butter before. Homemade butter is so light and fluffy, it tastes much better too.
Not much tastes better than homemade butter, I’m sure. I’d love to make it with the kids.
I made butter in a jar a few months ago. I thought my arms would fall off before it finally formed!
My son has learned this at school and ever since has made his own butter. He loves it.
I have always wanted to make my own butter and this looks so easy!! I can totally do this!! Great post!!
I don’t use butter, but that is definitely an ingenious idea! I’ll have to share the link to your recipe to some friends and family.
My kids absolutely love doing this! In fact, we did that last year for Thanksgiving, lol!
OMG too funny that you posted this! My hubby and I were just talking about making homemade butter last night and how easy it is (according to the Internet)… Can’t tell I’m a foodie or anything lol… Who talks about butter lol…. I need to give it a try!
I think its fun!
Say what?! I had no idea! Now shaking for an hour doesn’t sound too fun, but honestly I have to try this just to say I did!
You really should try it! It builds stronger arms, thats for sure.
Oh I would love to make my own butter. My husband has always told me that it was easy to make.