Dozens of butter manufacturers are on display in stores. But the problem is that it is rather difficult to choose the present: very often ordinary margarine is hidden under the label. To be sure of the quality of the oil, you can make it yourself.
It is necessary
- - 1 liter of heavy cream;
- - cold water;
- - salt;
- - cocoa;
- - orange juice or jam.
Instructions
Step 1
For the preparation of butter, use heavy cream, preferably country-style, skimmed from cow's milk. If it is difficult to get them, you can get by with store-bought fat content of 33-35%.
Step 2
Some homemade butter recipes recommend using chilled cream. In fact, the colder the product, the longer it will take to whisk, so it's best to use room temperature cream to speed up the process.
Step 3
Homemade butter can be obtained using a mixer, broom, spatula, or other kitchen utensils. When using a mixer, liquid that separates during whipping may spray around. To avoid this, take a bowl three times the amount of cream, pour in the cream, wrap it completely with cling film twice, and make small holes for the mixer attachments.
Step 4
The main oil preparation technology is as follows. Pour the cream into the mixer bowl and beat at low speed, gradually increasing the speed to the fastest. When the mass is divided into 2 substances - butter and buttermilk - strain it through a fine sieve to make the liquid glass. Rinse the resulting oil well with water several times to rinse out any remaining buttermilk. Stir the oil with a silicone spatula or spatula until smooth, add salt and squeeze with your hands.
Step 5
If the cream is very fat and thick, you can knead it with your hands like a dough. Buttermilk separates rather quickly, and the whole process takes no more than 10 minutes.
Step 6
To whip butter, you can also use a regular plastic bottle with a volume of 1.5-2 liters: pour 0.5-0.7 liters of cream and shake vigorously for 15-20 minutes, then strain through a sieve, rinse and squeeze.
Step 7
When whipping, be guided by the color of the product: the yellower the oil, the higher its fat content.
Step 8
After rinsing the butter with water, you can add cocoa, orange juice, jam, herbs, and other ingredients of your choice.
