Butter

Step by step

1. 1

   Place cream at room temperature in a tall bowl.

2. 2

   Whip with a hand mixer at high speed until butter and buttermilk separate (about 8–10 min).

3. 3

   Drain buttermilk through a sieve and reserve.

4. 4

   Knead butter with cold water until the water stays clear.

5. 5

   Squeeze out water well and combine butter with a pinch of salt.

6. 6

   Shape, wrap in plastic film and let firm up in the fridge.