Homemade Butter Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 1 cup well-chilled heavy cream, about a week old
 2 to 3 drops yellow food coloring (optional, use for a deeper color)

Directions

MAKING
1) Attach a Knife Blade to the food processor bowl and process the cream together with the thick cream (seen on sides of carton) for 2 to 5 minutes (based on age of cream), until butter forms into ball.
2) In a colander, drain butter and then squeeze out the remaining liquid with a wooden spoon after placing the drained butter in a bowl.
3) Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt if required.
4) Take a crock or dish; place the butter in it and store in refrigerator.

SERVING
5) Use as required.

TIPS
Butter can be kept refrigerated up to 1 week.
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