How to make cultured butter utilizing an alto-shaam c&h

Cultured Butter usings Alto-Shaam Cook & Hold

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INGREDIENTS

Measure 5 cups heavy cream

Measure 5 cups heavy cream

5 ounces buttermilk

5 ounces buttermilk

Combine the two and mix well.

Combine the two and mix well.

Set your Alto-Shaam Cook and Hold or holding cabinet to 77F (25C).

Set your Alto-Shaam Cook and Hold or holding cabinet to 77F (25C).

Place cream and buttermilk mixture in unit and let stand overnight.

Place cream and buttermilk mixture in unit and let stand overnight.

The next day you will have some nice creme fraiche. (You can stop here if you just want creme fraiche)

The next day you will have some nice creme fraiche. (You can stop here if you just want creme fraiche)

Place creme fraiche into mixer with whip attachment. (Note; I covered the bowl with plastic wrap). Whip on high for 7-10 min until butter solids and buttermilk separate.

Place creme fraiche into mixer with whip attachment. (Note; I covered the bowl with plastic wrap). Whip on high for 7-10 min until butter solids and buttermilk separate.

Strain buttermilk from solids.

Place butter solids into bowl

Place butter solids into bowl

Add some ice water and kneed butter solids. Drain water off and repeat 6 or 7 times until wash water is no longer cloudy.

Add some ice water and kneed butter solids. Drain water off and repeat 6 or 7 times until wash water is no longer cloudy.

Pack butter into glass jars or other containers.

Pack butter into glass jars or other containers.

Cover, label and date. You now have some delicious cultured butter!

Cover, label and date. You now have some delicious cultured butter!

  • 5.0c Heavy Cream
  • 5.0oz Buttermilk
  • Large pitcher ice water
  • Salt (optional)