Hot Mess Kitchen

Butter is something used in many recipes. It is a southern staple and honestly makes things taste super yummy. As a teacher, I have always wanted to try this with a class by making butter in a jar but never had the chance so I decided to try to make it at home. I was honestly very skeptical that it would be a success and that it would actually taste good due to my lack of experience in the kitchen. I was pleasantly surprised and honestly felt quite accomplished with such a simple recipe. If you need a fun and simple cooking “experiment” with the kids or just want to have some butter that you made yourself, give this recipe a try and enjoy!

You will need:

• A stand mixer or a hand mixer
  • If you’re doing it with the kids you can put it in a jar and have the kids shake the jar
• 1 quart of heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Pour the heavy cream into the mixer bowl and set to medium speed. I used the whisk attachment on the stand mixer.
2. Keep checking in on the consistency until it is no longer creamy and has formed the clumps.
3. When liquid and clumps have separated, drain liquid into a separate bowl or container.
   • This is buttermilk that you can use for other cooking. I strained it through a cheese cloth and then stored in a mason jar in the fridge.
4. Add some cold water to your bowl with the butter and the salt and mix for about another minute or two.
5. Pour liquid into the sink and then dump the butter into a cheese cloth and squeeze the remaining liquid out.