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I made my own butter????

(39 Posts)
Nandalot Sat 09-Jul-22 15:38:19

This reminds me of the cream maker I had in the 80’s. You used it to turn butter plus milk into cream!

Aveline Sat 09-Jul-22 15:17:52

I've just been reading about cultured butter. Seems that's the in thing. Sounds like a bit of a palaver.

Barmeyoldbat Sat 09-Jul-22 15:11:30

Yes I saw this article today and I am going to have a go

fairfraise Sat 09-Jul-22 14:52:22

HowVeryDareYou where do you get block butter for £1.50? I always buy salted. Made some butter once when children were small!

GrannyLaine Sat 09-Jul-22 14:51:39

HowVeryDareYou

I buy block butter (I hate that spreadable stuff) for £1.50 a packet

Where are you finding it for £1.50? It's been a minimum of £1.75 everywhere here for a while.
I did make some butter a couple of weeks back with some cream that was a bit past its best, just used the stand mixer. Used the resulting buttermilk for scones.
(we don't waste much here ?)

Visgir1 Sat 09-Jul-22 14:48:08

I saw this too in The Times. Giving it a go later on.. Glad to hear it worked.

tanith Sat 09-Jul-22 14:45:35

Ooh I hadn’t realised how simple it would be with my Kenwood I need cream and salt crystals then I’m going to have a go.

Sago Sat 09-Jul-22 14:45:04

I’m glad I’m not the only one!
I will be batch making sourdough on Tuesday so I can’t imagine there will be much left!

DillytheGardener Sat 09-Jul-22 14:35:14

I bulk make it and freeze in pats of butter. Tastes as good as new when used from the freezer.

HowVeryDareYou Sat 09-Jul-22 14:30:48

I buy block butter (I hate that spreadable stuff) for £1.50 a packet

Grandmabatty Sat 09-Jul-22 14:30:46

I made my own butter in the past. It's fine as an occasional thing but I couldn't be bothered doing it all the time.

Witzend Sat 09-Jul-22 14:29:32

I’m tempted - no food processor here but I’m sure the trusty old Kenwood Chef whisk would be up to it.

Pantglas2 Sat 09-Jul-22 14:25:40

I’m tempted Sago as I love the Cornish and Welsh sea salt crystal butters available…my grandmother made her own ? and sourdough ? (before it was a thing) and when I eat them now it simply whisks me back to the farm…?

Sago Sat 09-Jul-22 14:21:26

Today I read an article in the Mail…… yes I know but it’s free!
The article told me it was cheap and easy to make my own butter.
It really is cheap and easy, a large carton of double cream £2 and some sea salt has made 340gms of the most delicious butter.
It took less than 10 minutes in my food processor.

Will anyone else have a go now it’s so expensive to buy?