Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473ml) heavy cream, pasteurized (not ultra-pasteurized)
- Optional: Sea salt to taste
Instructions:
- Ensure the heavy cream is well-chilled for optimal churning.
- Pour the cold heavy cream into the bowl of your stand mixer. Attach the whisk attachment and begin whipping on medium speed. (Or pour into a sturdy glass jar, no more than half full)
- Continue whipping (or shaking vigorously) until the cream separates into solids (butter) and liquid (buttermilk).
- Pour the mixture into a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl to collect the buttermilk.
- Gently rinse the butter under cold running water. Knead the butter with your hands to remove any remaining buttermilk. The water should run clear.
- If desired, knead in sea salt to taste.
- Shape the butter into a log or place it in a butter dish. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for longer storage. Enjoy your homemade butter!