There’s a certain kind of comfort in making butter from scratch. It’s the simple act of turning fresh cream into something that feels like a hug in every bite. The creamy texture, the subtle sweetness—it’s a little homemade magic that transforms your kitchen into a cozy haven. With just two ingredients and a bit of love, you’ll have soft, velvety butter to spread on warm bread, freshly baked muffins, or anything your heart desires. Trust me, once you’ve tasted homemade butter, you’ll never look at the store-bought stuff the same way again.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (preferably not ultra-pasteurized)
  
• A pinch of salt (optional)
  

Equipment:

• A stand mixer or hand mixer
  
• A bowl to collect the buttermilk
  
• A spoon for stirring
  

Instructions:

1. Whipping the Cream:
   
   • Pour the heavy cream into your mixer bowl.
     
   • Start on a low speed to avoid splashing, and then gradually increase the speed to medium-high.
     
   • Continue mixing for about 5-10 minutes, and you’ll notice the cream first turning into whipped cream. Keep mixing, and soon the whipped cream will begin to separate into butter and buttermilk.
     
2. Separate the Buttermilk:
   
   • Once the butter forms (you’ll see clumps of solid butter and liquid buttermilk), stop the mixer.
     
   • Pour off the buttermilk into a separate bowl. You can save it for baking or other recipes if you’d like! The remaining solids are your fresh butter.
     
3. Wash the Butter:
   
   • To remove excess buttermilk (which can cause the butter to spoil faster), rinse the butter under cold water, gently kneading it with a spatula or your hands. Continue until the water runs clear.
     
4. Optional: Add Salt
   
   • If you want salted butter, add a pinch of salt and mix it in evenly.
     
5. Shape & Store:
   
   • You can shape your butter into a block or store it in a jar or an airtight container.
     
   • Homemade butter will last about 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
     

And just like that, you’ve got butter that’s better than anything you’ll find at the store! It’s creamy, it’s homemade, and it’s bound to make your toast feel like royalty. Now go ahead—spread the love (and the butter)!