I usually make butter after the holidays with left over heavy cream that didn't get used. Like you said, it doesn't make sense as there are a lot of butter's out now that are very high quality for the same cost as a quart of heavy cream. But, if you have leftover cream, it makes a lot of sense
I put plastic wrap over the bowl fishing the top of the whisk attachment through and on the machine. Then take another piece over the top of the machine and over the bowl. This will keep the splatter in the bowl. In my experience a towel doesn't cut it.
Great video. Thank you for addressing the fact that this isn’t necessarily cost efficient, though! I have seen other videos where people talk about the fact that they do this to save money and be more careful about what they are eating. I used 16 oz of cream from the Costco half-gallon (about $10) and got less than 8 oz of butter. So that’s s about $2.50 for half a pound of butter. I think four pounds of butter at Costco is around $10, too. So that makes it twice as expensive. Also, is it the heavy cream you buy at the store any more or less “natural” than the butter you buy (honest question)? Still, I like the idea of making it…it did has a bit of a “fresher “ taste and my dinner guests were impressed. I will do it again, but not because it saved money.
It sounds like we are on the same wave length in making our own butter! I don't know if making your own is any more or less natural. Unless it's coming directly from the cow to your mixer my guess would be probably not or they are are at least on an equal playing field. Sounds like Costco has a pretty good price on a 4 pack. I was able to snag some at Lidl this week for 2.50lb so I stocked up there. We keep both salted and unsalted in the house and I occasionally will make homemade if I have extra cream I need to use up or, like you, I want the little bit more of a fresher taste. Thank you so much for watching and chiming in on your thoughts! Loved it!
@@corawaller-jacobs8007 it's probably gone up like everything else. I belong to Sams and BJs and it always ends up being more than I can get it for at Aldis or Lidl.
When i am done mixing and go to rinse. My butter seems extremely melty and sticks to my hands and your looks like a clay . Do i need to whip lo ger in mixer? I have tried making my hands really cold and washing in oce wayer and it just turns to mush in my hands. I cannot do what you did. Any tips?
When making the butter in the mixer, it's ok if it mixes longer than what you think. There should be lots of liquid in the bottom of the bowl and all of the butter solids are usually stuck in the middle of the whisk. Rinse it under cold water but if you still think you're having "melty" problems, maybe try putting the butter into a bowl of ice water for 5-10 minutes or so to give it time to firm up some and then try rinsing it again. I hope this helps some Amber. Thank you for watching!
We always made ours in a quart jar with the lid scrwed on tight . Or used an electric butter churn . Only mixer I have is a hand mixer . I cant lift a stand mixer , so dont have 1 of those . but eventually I want to get an immersion blender .
I can't imagine shaking a jar until it turns to butter. How long did that take when you made it that way? I have an immersion blender. You've probably seen me use it a video or two. I use mine about once or twice a month. A decent one runs around $30.00 or so.
I TRIED TO DO THIS. I USED HEAVY WHIPPED CREAM AND AT THE END OF ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES I ENDED UP WITH HEAVY WHIPPED CREAM. I RECKON I DID SOMETHING WRONG HUH.
Oh No! I'm not sure what you did. Butter is just cream whipped well beyond the whipped stage. When you hear the liquid sloshing that means it's pretty much butter.
I usually make butter after the holidays with left over heavy cream that didn't get used. Like you said, it doesn't make sense as there are a lot of butter's out now that are very high quality for the same cost as a quart of heavy cream. But, if you have leftover cream, it makes a lot of sense
I couldn't agree with you more Jeff! Thank you for watching.
I like using buttermilk for marinating chicken in it. Use a little salt and peeper and a dash or two of franks hot sauce.
Awesome Idea! Thank you for sharing!
I put plastic wrap over the bowl fishing the top of the whisk attachment through and on the machine. Then take another piece over the top of the machine and over the bowl. This will keep the splatter in the bowl. In my experience a towel doesn't cut it.
Great Tips Jess! Thank you so much for sharing.
Great video. Thank you for addressing the fact that this isn’t necessarily cost efficient, though! I have seen other videos where people talk about the fact that they do this to save money and be more careful about what they are eating. I used 16 oz of cream from the Costco half-gallon (about $10) and got less than 8 oz of butter. So that’s s about $2.50 for half a pound of butter. I think four pounds of butter at Costco is around $10, too. So that makes it twice as expensive. Also, is it the heavy cream you buy at the store any more or less “natural” than the butter you buy (honest question)? Still, I like the idea of making it…it did has a bit of a “fresher “ taste and my dinner guests were impressed. I will do it again, but not because it saved money.
It sounds like we are on the same wave length in making our own butter! I don't know if making your own is any more or less natural. Unless it's coming directly from the cow to your mixer my guess would be probably not or they are are at least on an equal playing field. Sounds like Costco has a pretty good price on a 4 pack. I was able to snag some at Lidl this week for 2.50lb so I stocked up there. We keep both salted and unsalted in the house and I occasionally will make homemade if I have extra cream I need to use up or, like you, I want the little bit more of a fresher taste. Thank you so much for watching and chiming in on your thoughts! Loved it!
Whoops…I was wrong. The butter at Costco is about $13 for 4 pounds. Still cheaper than making it though.
@@corawaller-jacobs8007 it's probably gone up like everything else. I belong to Sams and BJs and it always ends up being more than I can get it for at Aldis or Lidl.
I’m going to use the butter milk for ranch dressing
That sounds AWESOME!
Use butter milk for biscuits, mash potatoes etc.
Thank you so much for sharing Lois. Thank you for watching as well!
Buttermilk Pancakes, biscuits, bread
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for watching!
When i am done mixing and go to rinse. My butter seems extremely melty and sticks to my hands and your looks like a clay . Do i need to whip lo ger in mixer? I have tried making my hands really cold and washing in oce wayer and it just turns to mush in my hands. I cannot do what you did. Any tips?
When making the butter in the mixer, it's ok if it mixes longer than what you think. There should be lots of liquid in the bottom of the bowl and all of the butter solids are usually stuck in the middle of the whisk. Rinse it under cold water but if you still think you're having "melty" problems, maybe try putting the butter into a bowl of ice water for 5-10 minutes or so to give it time to firm up some and then try rinsing it again. I hope this helps some Amber. Thank you for watching!
We always made ours in a quart jar with the lid scrwed on tight . Or used an electric butter churn . Only mixer I have is a hand mixer . I cant lift a stand mixer , so dont have 1 of those . but eventually I want to get an immersion blender .
I can't imagine shaking a jar until it turns to butter. How long did that take when you made it that way? I have an immersion blender. You've probably seen me use it a video or two. I use mine about once or twice a month. A decent one runs around $30.00 or so.
Scotch pancakes with the buttermilk.
Yum!
I TRIED TO DO THIS. I USED HEAVY WHIPPED CREAM AND AT THE END OF ABOUT 15 TO 20 MINUTES I ENDED UP WITH HEAVY WHIPPED CREAM. I RECKON I DID SOMETHING WRONG HUH.
Oh No! I'm not sure what you did. Butter is just cream whipped well beyond the whipped stage. When you hear the liquid sloshing that means it's pretty much butter.