Homemade Butter & Buttermilk Recipe

The unbeatable flavor of homemade butter and buttermilk will elevate any recipe or meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 0

Total Time 30

Servings sticks of butter

Calories 3237kcal

Author Jill Nystul

Pour the cream into the bowl of your stand mixer, then use the whisk attachment to beat it on a moderately high speed for 10-12 minutes, or until it holds soft peaks.
Increase the speed to high until the cream separates, about 5 more minutes, into butter and buttermilk.
Place a colander into a large bowl, then pour the butter and buttermilk into the colander.
Knead the butter gently over the colander to squeeze out the remaining buttermilk.
Continue to knead for about 5 minutes until the butter is dense and creamy, then rinse under ice cold water until the water runs clear.
Knead the salt into the butter (if using) until well distributed.
Place your homemade butter on a sheet of plastic wrap, then roll it up and twist the ends of the plastic wrap to form a log and chill.
Pour the liquid from the bowl through a fine mesh sieve, then transfer the buttermilk to an airtight container and store in the fridge.

This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups (or 3 sticks) of butter and 3 cups of buttermilk.