Homemade Butter

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   Prepare a medium-size bowl of ice water.

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   In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, gradually whip the cream and sour cream together.

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   Increase the speed of the mixer and continue whipping until the cream separates and the mixture thickens.

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   Use a rubber spatula to gather up the butter and remove it from the bowl.

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   There will be some liquid that is a natural result of this process.

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   That liquid is actually buttermilk.

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   Gather the ball of butter together into a double layer of cheesecloth or a thin kitchen towel and plunge it into the ice bath to wash any buttermilk off the surface.

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   Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.

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   Pack the butter into a bowl or roll it into a ball or log shape using plastic wrap.

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    Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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