Tutorial on Making Butter at Home from Heavy Cream, Fail-Proof and More Economical

Kapanlagi.com - Butter, an essential ingredient that is irreplaceable in many dishes, is indeed known for its distinctive and appetizing flavor. Although it looks similar to margarine, butter has a different composition, making it unique in terms of taste and nutrition. With prices generally higher than margarine, more and more people are trying to make butter at home.

As reported on Friday (01/11), an interesting video from the TikTok account @Hokagay went viral with a practical way to make butter using just one ingredient: heavy cream! This tip not only saves money but also gives everyone the opportunity to enjoy fresh butter that is rich in nutrients and free from preservatives. "Instead of buying, let's make butter ourselves! The ingredient is super easy, you only need one!" exclaimed the account owner enthusiastically. Ready to try?

1. Prepare the Necessary Ingredients and Tools

Making your own butter at home is surprisingly simple! You only need one main ingredient, which is heavy cream with a fat content of at least 35%. This fat content is crucial, as cream with a fat content below 35% will not transform into delicious butter.

Additionally, you will need a mixer to speed up this process. Interestingly, there are no added preservatives or other chemicals, making this homemade butter more natural and healthy. The result? A rich and creamy butter, ready to complement your various dishes!

2. Start the Heavy Cream Mixing Process

The first step in creating butter is to pour the heavy cream into the mixer bowl. Set the mixer to low to medium speed for 30 seconds to start the thickening process, where the cream will begin to thicken even though it hasn't fully turned into butter yet. It’s important to be patient and not rush to increase the mixer speed for perfect results.

Once the cream starts to show signs of thickening, increase the mixer speed to high and let it run for 2-3 minutes. In no time, you will see clumps of butter starting to form on top of the liquid cream, indicating that you are on your way to a delicious final product!

3. Continue the Process Until Buttermilk Forms

After a few minutes of whisking cream, you will witness the magic as the buttermilk starts to appear. Keep whisking until the cream transforms into enticing butter clumps, while the buttermilk separates perfectly at the bottom. Be sure to gather all the butter clumps in the center of the bowl so that nothing goes to waste and the separation process is more efficient.

According to TikTok account owner @Hokagay, in about 2-3 minutes, you will have delicious butter on top and nutrient-rich buttermilk below, ready to be used for various dishes!

4. Press Butter to Remove Remaining Liquid

Once the cream has transformed into rich butter and separated from the buttermilk, it’s time to take an important step: press the butter to release any remaining liquid. You can use a clean cloth or simply press it with a spoon inside a covered container. This step is not only to maintain freshness but also to ensure your butter lasts longer and does not spoil quickly.

For the best results, store the butter in a covered container in the refrigerator for some time before use; this way, well-kept butter can last up to two weeks, ready to add delicious flavor to your dishes!

5. Save and Enjoy Homemade Butter

After all the steps are complete, homemade butter is ready to use or can be stored in a clean glass jar in the fridge. Besides being more economical, the process of making butter provides a unique satisfaction, as the quality and taste produced are much fresher compared to store-bought products.

Positive responses are flowing from netizens, many of whom plan to use this homemade butter to create various delicious cakes. "Thank you so much, now I know how to make butter and can also get the buttermilk, because it's hard to find buttermilk," said one TikTok user, @lixy.

6. Questions About How to Make Your Own Butter

How Long does Homemade Butter last if Stored in the Refrigerator?

Homemade Butter can last up to two weeks in the fridge if stored in a clean, closed container

7. Can Heavy Cream Be Substituted with Other Ingredients to Make Butter?

No, heavy cream with high fat content is the main ingredient because cream with low fat content will not turn into butter.

8. What Are the Benefits of Making Butter at Home?

Making butter at home is more economical, fresher, and more natural without preservatives, allowing you to gain more optimal nutritional benefits.

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