What if you could turn a single everyday ingredient into rich, creamy homemade butter—without churns, machines, or preservatives? This ancient kitchen hack requires:
✔️ Just 1 ingredient (guess what? It’s probably in your fridge right now!)
✔️ 5 minutes of shaking (fun workout for kids & adults!)
✔️ Zero waste (save the leftover liquid for baking!)
Bonus: Your butter will taste 10x richer than store-bought, with no additives!
Core Benefits:
Why homemade butter beats store-bought:
- No stabilizers or preservatives – Pure, natural fat
- Higher vitamin K2 (for bone & heart health)
- Customizable (add salt, herbs, or honey!)
- Fresh buttermilk byproduct (perfect for pancakes!)
Ingredients & Tools:
| What You Need | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Heavy cream (cold) | Must be ≥35% fat |
| Jar with lid | Any size works |
| Salt (optional) | For flavor |
5-Minute Method:
- Fill jar halfway with cold heavy cream
- Shake vigorously – First turns to whipped cream, then suddenly separates
- Drain buttermilk (save it for recipes!)
- Rinse butter in cold water to remove excess liquid
- Salt & shape (optional)
Remember:
⚠️ Use COLD cream – Warm cream won’t separate properly
⚠️ No low-fat versions – Won’t work! Must be heavy cream
💡 Pro tip: Add roasted garlic or cinnamon for flavored butter!