Homemade white butter - Check out this recipe - लोणी / White Butter Recipe https://www.chefadora.com/riapai009/white-butter-recipe-larf2m9b11 Preserving homemade white butter is an essential skill to ensure its freshness and longevity. By following these simple steps, you can keep your butter fresh for days. This method involves washing, kneading, and storing the butter in chilled water, ensuring it remains delicious and usable.
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Ingredients
homemade white butter1cup
chilled water1cup
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
1628.0kcal (81.4%)
Protein
2.1g (4.2%)
Carbs
0.1g (0.04%)
Sugars
0.1g (0.2%)
Healthy Fat
50.3g
Unhealthy Fat
123.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make How to Preserve Homemade White Butter
- Step 1
After churning, knead and wash the butter in chilled water several times until the water runs clear.
- Step 2
This process removes all traces of buttermilk, which can make the butter turn sour quickly.
- Step 3
Pour cold, boiled-and-cooled water or filtered water over the butter until it is completely submerged.
- Step 4
Keep the container with the butter in the fridge. Change the water every 1–2 days to maintain the butter's freshness.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
1628.0kcal (81.4%)
Protein
2.1g (4.2%)
Carbs
0.1g (0.04%)
Sugars
0.1g (0.2%)
Healthy Fat
50.3g
Unhealthy Fat
123.0g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
Changing the water regularly every 2 days is crucial to keeping the butter fresh and preventing any sour taste.
Using boiled-and-cooled water helps eliminate any impurities that might spoil the butter.
Changing the water regularly is crucial to keeping the butter fresh and preventing any sour taste.
FAQS
Why is it necessary to wash the butter in chilled water?
Washing the butter in chilled water removes traces of buttermilk, which can cause the butter to turn sour quickly.
Can I use tap water instead of boiled-and-cooled water?
It is recommended to use boiled-and-cooled or filtered water to avoid impurities that might spoil the butter.
How often should I change the water?
Change the water every 1–2 days to keep the butter fresh and prevent it from developing a sour taste.
Can I store the butter without submerging it in water?
Submerging the butter in water helps preserve its freshness for a longer time. Without water, it may spoil faster.
How long can the butter stay fresh using this method?
If stored properly and the water is changed regularly, the butter can stay fresh for several days.
Ria Pai
(@riapai009)
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