Comments on: Butter & Buttermilk

By: kara

kara — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:25:58 +0000

Hi Lizzz,
Thanks! To strain, I just dump it into a colander or sieve. After it drains, place it back in a bowl and use a wooden spoon to press out more water. I just came across this video and plan to try it in my food processor next.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtT2c3UA_Rs&feature=related

By: Lizzzzzzzz

Lizzzzzzzz — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:05:33 +0000

I am so fascinated by your blog. I, too, want to make everything I see. When you say to strain the ice water out of the butter, how do you do that?

By: kara

kara — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:37:12 +0000

Hi Mrs. Accountability,
Thanks for the comment. To wash the butter, I do use a mixer with ice water. It’s still a little messy. I’ve not sure that I’m completely washing it because my butter seems to go bad fast. What I’ve been doing is making small bars (like two tablespoon size) wrapping and freezing them.
Have you tried goat milk yogurt? I want to try that.
Thanks for reading!

By: Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:50:12 +0000

We have goats and one day we hope to get a cream separator. Hopefully we’ll be making a lot more butter by then. I have a question about the process you use. When you are rinsing the butter, and you say “Beat the butter with the ice water” are you saying that you use the stand mixer at this time? I have had a hard time rinsing butter in previous attempts doing it by hand. I think it would be a lot easier to use the mixer. I have also been trying to do Nourishing Traditions for several years. I just do what I can. Baby steps. We’ve been making our own vanilla for the last two years. I found your blog from the 91st Make It From Scratch carnival.

By: Chef E

Chef E — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:22:37 +0000

I look forward to following your wonderful posts!