Brad Makes Cultured Butter | It's Alive | Bon Appetit

Bon Appétit test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, is back with episode 2 of "It’s Alive," and this time he’s taking you to school, making tangy, creamy, salty cultured butter. Will it be boring? Nope. Is the process scientifically accurate? Maybe. Will there be jokes and made-up words? Most likely. Will you learn about butter? Of course. Get those churning hands ready, buy some buttermilk, cream, and grab some bread. It’s Butter. It’s Alive.
Join Bon Appétit test kitchen manager, Brad Leone, on a wild, roundabout and marginally scientific adventure exploring fermented foods and more. From cultured butter and kombucha, to kimchi and miso, to beer and tepache, learn how to make fermented and live foods yourself.
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[@future_phonk]

“Add the ice, and then fill it with a little wourder. And make a real fancy thing called ice wourder.” Thanks for the pro tip Brad.

[@acbeaumo]

A three-for-one!

[@Michaila95]

This is why he's the test kitchen manager

[@NicDoesDumbThings]

wourder

[@hop-skip-ouch8798]

"They don't teach you this in culinary school"

[@destinyl8918]

Brad: all pasteurized is pasteurized at the end of the day Claire: :O Brad: well put Claire

[@dantefloressq]

LMFAO

[@thomasnolastname8734]

No wonder she's half-sour, she keeps getting cut out 😂😂

[@EspressoEmotions]

I've seen that cut in other videos and I always laugh 🤭 poor Claire 😂

[@s_lee]

Those sound effects always make me think he actually broke something and then I remember it's not real and laugh at myself

[@sirmajorfantastic]

dude same

[@angelararara6350]

It's raining and I thought about opening the door to the screaming cat outside

[@jessicabraud3307]

I want to like, but its so perfect. Its 699. 69. Hell yeah.

[@aroojtahira7823]

Same

[@mysticmiserly7732]

Iffkr, so real

[@michellelee8892]

the most wonderful thing is when he realizes that cream is... wait for it... cream-colored

[@SpeakOut17]

butter so cultured it drinks craft beer and listens to frank ocean

[@zionculley1862]

This comment made my day hahaha!

[@strawberrymilk1683]

Dhanyiiaaa the most interesting butter in the world

[@johnathancooper9476]

Dhanyiiaaa you win

[@ajb1876]

What planet are you on? Cultured is craft beer and frank ocean? LMAO

[@joelrobertson6520]

@TheMoreSubsYouHaveTheGayerYouAre what do you have against Frank Ocean?

[@clairejoycooks]

Big up to the editors - they got a sense of humor alright

[@Spo8]

THE editor. The man, the myth, the legend: Vinny.

[@scarletwidows]

Spo8 Vinny is the cameraman not the editor

[@Spo8]

kaemjalo Does Vinny not also edit? All the text from the editor is from Vinny's point of view.

[@sminstudios]

Gotta find that cat tho

[@halstenthompson6618]

Spo8 matt hunziker is the editor (probably spelled the name wrong)

[@NRoque88]

I liked how he used a wooden spoon to take the cream out of the jar and then a flexible spatula to try to squeeze the liquid out of the butter lol

[@HCJalMex]

He’s dumb

[@racheldawn9329]

I thought the same exact thing... I was like, do they not have silicone spatulas?!

[@tylerwolf7021]

HCJalMex I mean it worked

[@destarteniedermeyer5935]

I was thinking the same! Silicone spatulas are the best invention ever!

[@cassieoz1702]

@@tylerwolf7021 but wasteful

[@hopenilsen605]

im laughing so much because i clicked on the kombucha video, dropped my phone, caught it, must have clicked on this video in the process, and THIS WHOLE TIME I THOUGHT THIS WAS STILL THE KOMBUCHA VIDEO

[@maddy4557]

Hope Nilsen hahahaha

[@melker___3255]

And then everyone in your house clapped?

[@mygoldfishrocks]

That's how I mess up cooking too.

[@katephoenix2273]

Taking a sec to appreciate that you caught your phone 👍

[@Girthopkins]

Melker ___ stfu

[@08PoisonGirl]

I had no idea Gabby started off as a kitchen assistant and now she’s got her own segments on BA videos and that makes me so happy :’)

[@standbi]

Gaby is the best!

[@AyoJayArr]

It's the opposite. She used to be a kitchen manager in the old vids. And now she is a kitchen assistant in the recent vids. sounds like a demotion =\

[@guavamango409]

AyoJayArr this is an old video

[@Jojahn]

haha now she has the job Brad had in these

[@hop-skip-ouch8798]

Brad had the same job, then worked up to Kitchen manager, then became a full time food editor for the videos.

[@mitchjackson5475]

brad is definitely one of the more entertaining people in the KZbin food scene

[@jbradleymusic]

nice nice

[@DerBlutenPat1348]

the editor has a great sense of humor that matches Brad's personality very well.

[@MisuVir]

The smashing glass gets me every time.

[@PMlatso]

Brad talking to Vinny instead of the camera/ audience. And the crazy editing. Man, This show was SOMETHING in its infancy. I love this series so much. and everyone involved

[@carlytravis7133]

The editing is amazing

[@gagewhite9977]

Agreed

[@thisbrightlight4047]

I screamed at him Googling how to make butter 😂😂

[@clairejoycooks]

I'm literally binge watching Brad's episodes - he's bloody brilliant!

[@KenBernardez]

Good Looking and Cooking I'm on the point of my life where watching Brad and Vinny, Vin, Vincent, Vincenzo is all I need to survive.

[@Cowbowbebop312]

Woah, you are good looking and you are IN FACT cooking!

[@ChuckFristian]

Welcome to every day of my life

[@shanecornmuffin6808]

Harry Potter much

[@doitdoit250]

Yeah I binged and my gf came home from work and started watching so I started over again. I regret nothing.

[@ApaticamenteDisposto]

"Ya knaw i dawn't speak much freanch i dawn' speak dat well English baddah BOI it's fun to say buttar in freanch BO He he" LEONE, B. A modern poet.

[@ElliWoelfin]

It was fantastic when spoken, but it becomes godly when written out.

[@666Max666Power666]

Its pronounce ''Beurre'' in french ... Like when you say ''Burr'' in english :)

[@agiannetto]

I've subscribed to BA because of Brad. And I love Brad/Claire collabs.

[@TheWayWalker]

They are the perfect working couple!

[@oliverdobson5199]

Whoever edited this needs a pay rise.

[@spaiges]

yeah totally and then the hundreds of people commenting on how much they love it will stop watching. good idea.

[@ghidfg]

god i was watching this thinking "i bet its some talented starving intern that edited this"

[@AbduCola]

Some Guy god your life must be so depressing

[@lillyrichter8561]

Some Guy wtf man

[@cherrilynnlelezhang3856]

Some Guy are you ok? Who hurt you?? Jesus

[@bw2082]

Gabby did well from kitchen assistant to manager

[@KasranFox]

I like how well-spoken Vinny is. Really has a way with words, that Vin.

[@electricviolet1047]

“I dont really speak French, and I dont speak that well English...” 😂😂🤣 Edit: damn. Didnt know loads of people like this comment!

[@theatermx]

He speaks jersey tho 😁

[@rhiannon8522]

i don’t speak no good

[@10_Bit]

*BeUrRe*

[@TommyGuy1111]

BÖ-

[@KyAl2]

He speaks Yoda?

[@specialk22tt]

Raw milk = Mooshine

[@konrad2607]

I don't get why you would want to consume raw milk. There are literally no benefits in comparison to pasteurized milk which has the big benefit of not making you dangerously ill.

[@aleeevans5]

Personally, the fact that I can pasteurize raw milk myself, and I can physically see there isn’t puss and blood in the milk that has been bleached due to high volume production and borderline animal abuse is a major bonus. But that’s just me.

[@hortondlfn1994]

This is one of the best puns ever. I mean, EVER!

[@hortondlfn1994]

Konrad, many people who are lactose intolerant are able to drink raw milk because all the helpful enzymes that aid in digesting it have not been killed by pasteurization. Or, so I've read.

[@Aj-sn1dp]

@@aleeevans5 There's definitely still puss and blood in the milk you pasteurized yourself. Which is just as gross as commercial milk

[@MrSaqeq1]

Someone give this guy a cooking show!

[@karsaurlong]

This is a cooking show.

[@chriswhatley9080]

I'd pick 350,000 subs on youtube over a bullshit tv show with several bosses on Food Network any day.

[@lithium191]

Someone give this guy a cream guy!

[@MFIMBORED]

With vinn

[@Sergeantpaprika]

He's got one :D

[@thunderstickme]

"Look at that. It's not white, it's cream. The colour of cream." Can we get a poet laureate award for Brad Leone over here please?

[@kieratheresa]

I've been binge watching these and just now realized that the editor edits the sound when Brad shakes things 😂 I'm over here thinking he could be performing jingle bells with those jars!

[@spice9756]

the editing was so funny!

[@viralpatel3675]

In India, with its warm weather the cream gets cultured in good 6 to 8 hours.. and the residual yogurty buttermilk is also not wasted. Add salt and cumin powder and it becomes a yogurt drink.

[@leahnewyork]

+viral patel the drink is called cha hz or something like that, am I right or...?

[@viralpatel3675]

yes, that's true.

[@PS-jh3in]

Leah NYC yes, Chhaas , you're pretty close!

[@ajmilagros]

I was actually wondering about this, because in Australia (where I live) it’s too hot In my kitchen to leave the cream out for 3 days, but 6 hours would be perfect. I’ve just made regular butter, I’ve never tried adding a culture before.

[@MRxavo17]

I live in Mexico, as you can assume in some parts we have a good amount of hot weather as well, what's the usual weather were you live?

[@dedoubecool]

Actually what Brad said sounded more like "beuh" which is one of the words for weed in french (as in marijuana)

[@ezekielleveriza4071]

Louella.y LMFAO

[@BIOL6895]

That doesn't surprise me.

[@bl6973]

Louella.y mdr

[@mrasin12]

Ghem Dr j esa ftgsf check V. P.

[@charles-oliviermarchand1835]

Louella.y pour les québécois de souche c’est une expression utiliser pour qualifier un policier. beuh/boeuf.

[@Neko-gm1zp]

Brad: right Claire? Claire: 👁👄👁 Brad: well put Claire

[@lacqueredhearts]

More Brad. More shi-ba-ba-bum. More of whoever edited this.

[@Rissy617]

this guy needs his own show

[@Snakeplisskin440]

"Hey, Vinnie. These people don't realize I have my own show. Whatsup with that?" Hahaha.

[@amanSpawn00]

Chris Whatley what he means is Brad should have his own shit, not bon appetit. So his own channel and sponsers and revenue.

[@kelvinwong865]

please BA ive watched this video for like 10 times and never do i get bored of Brad!! hes got such an amazing personality. make more videos featuring him pleaseeeeeee

[@sarasokoloski4009]

“I kinda wish we did it that way for the sake of...... I dunno, who cares?” 😂 truer words were never spoken

[@chocho12321]

By far the best show on BA. More Brad! Yogurt next maybe?

[@mathiastorres9361]

more of this guy please!

[@emirinobambino]

I DEMAND SEGMENTS TWICE A WEEK.

[@cocacoyaaa5648]

Bryce make a petetition

[@candycane1686]

He's a busy guy. There's no need to rush him.

[@corilaatsch1057]

I feel like Brads chaotic energy would be much lessened if not for the editing. Props to editors and Brad for making the perfect team 😆

[@lukewinsor3048]

These segments with Brad are always so fun and educational. The editing is fantastic as well. Would love to see more of this!

[@whyisblue923taken]

"Hey, I heard you got some raw milk." "If I did, how much would you need?" "A gallon." "What, are you a cop or somethin'? Yo, Vinny! I smell bacon. You smell bacon?"

[@kitanalopez]

Brad is the cool uncle that you always get excited to see at family events

[@big.fav0r]

I want to start making cultured dairy and it's fun to watch old videos of the test kitchen. So much has changed! Watching this in 2020 thanks Brad!

[@nomLeah]

I love this man! Great editing, you should do this more often!

[@rtweddle14]

Would love a netflix cooking show with this guy.

[@Vivalarachie]

I appreciate Brad as both an organism and an experience. Everyone should have a little Brad in their lives.

[@KittyKat-ms3yz]

the editing on all of these videos brings me so much joy. Mad props to whoever edits!

[@Nort347]

I need more Brad

[@youdontsay1982]

6:55 good brad + Claire time, albeit too short 5:23 Gaby (ga-baaaay!) cameo

[@MaryamLove1737]

Brad makes cooking so cool and fun. Love watching him cook. Learning so much with big smile on my face. Thanks Brad!!!

[@huggledemon32]

I love the sound effects and images in these videos- give me a giggle!

[@jeffward1106]

this guy is hilarious. I've been watching his stuff for almost 4hrs straight

[@moisesm797]

Who’s rewatching in December of 2019? I love all of them.

[@suziscool]

The sound effects always make me giggle, I love them!

[@barnsrubbish3835]

Killing it with the sound effects. Great vid.

[@Banamabolt]

The editing made this vid very funny and enjoying to watch!

[@kikibeernink8617]

This guy is amazing hahahaha. So entertaining. The editing was great too!

[@believe29ox]

I’ve been binging Brad just because he’s so great. I think I’ve watched pretty much all hai videos and this might be the first one I consider making haha

[@Slbsmith]

We love you Brad! My kids and I watch your videos all the time.

[@romarmarcos1674]

More Brad pls.

[@nathanmorton2486]

ma boi Brad, fuck yeah

[@beaniealex]

I've been watching cooking shows since i was 3 years old. emeril, molto mario, good eats, 30 minute meals, barefoot contessa, etc. this show gives me that feel good learning experience the food network lacks nowadays and has that quirky 21st century twist. cool editing, relatable and genuine host and great concept of using living cultures and ingredients to enhance your culinary wisdom. cheers to you, bon appetit. give this man another show or a second season PLEASE.

[@Texburrito03]

Just finished up all 38 episodes of Brad! Definitely need more Brad... I mean, who's better than him and Vinny?

[@ryantakach1478]

Need a video on that ranch recipe!

[@MsArana]

Gabby looks like a baby in this video 😭. I love how Clair is just like 😮 camera, why?

[@kateg9302]

Brad is so awesome. "okay, k , so" . I just love his energy.

[@Leamsi]

watching these and then the newer episodes, it's amazing how the editor has evolved the style over the last 3 years. and these were pretty good to begin with

[@ledsmash]

Brad is great. Funny edits were great.

[@tisaspiecespottery1972]

The editing 👌🏻

[@Zoubilable]

Whoever edited this! I love the quickie at the beginning! Thanks! 0:07

[@melodeelucido1446]

I love your video! it's fun and informative and better than the other cultured butter recipes I watched! thank you. new sub ❤️

[@JackyWang7321]

Do they not own a rubber spatula to scrape the jar

[@SlickWillyTFCF]

JackyWang7321 yeah, it's the one he was using to press the buttermilk out of the butter

[@johnmichaelhess2733]

"I need a cream guy"??!! Hilarious.

[@gr8singer1]

Who edits these?! I'm living for this. Literally binge watching.

[@gagewhite9977]

The best thing is knowing you can laugh while watching a cooking channel, love the edits!! ❤️❤️

[@magaliaussie]

Bonjour ! Fun fun video ... keep making them :) I want to try making butter as you describe. I live in Sydney Australia and I can't find similar type of cream. I found sour cream with 36.9% fat .. would this work in a similar fashion ? I do have the kefir :)

[@pestowing7264]

Brad reminds me of Andy Dwyer

[@kendallskye3078]

I just discovered this series and now I can’t stop

[@tr3vk4m]

Editing hilarious as always. Ending on "I need a cream guy" LOL

[@realexivus950]

am i the only one who noticed the quick, perfect 250ml pour?

[@caelestisnox7045]

I had to watch the video over just for that and damn

[@Luffmoomin]

New drinking game: take a shot every time he says “vinny/vin” or “bud”

[@Peip692]

editing is insane! LOVE IT

[@cpmow831]

Brad is my favorite on this channel. I love his sense of humor and goofball nature. He reminds me of my best friend

[@chefdevon]

Raw milk is no longer illegal in Utah! Represent!

[@jessicaholmes5025]

OMG brad got me like 😍😍😍😍

[@smartyfun2014]

I love the sound effects 😍 keep up the good work 👏👏

[@juicesupertramp3097]

The Editing is amazing. Big up to that guy or gal. That's why you get the big bucks babe!

[@fahimation4870]

The editing on this is gold

[@weaselmaster98]

It's stupid that raw milk is still illegal. The farm that I buy mine from under the table tests their product more than twice as much as the milk that gets sold in grocery stores and if there's anything wrong with any of the milk then they test all the cows and stuff. There's nothing bad about drinking raw milk if its tested properly.

[@MrsBrit1]

weaselmaster98 because responsible farming like that takes more effort and likely costs and people are lazy and cheap. I'd totally have raw if I could find it.

[@christopherdine1258]

I hear comments like this in a lot of different fields. Oh its tested so it is ok surely. It's actually quite a naive and ignorant opinion. Tested for what? What is it not tested for? What gets through the gaps? If it was so simple to just say oh its tested then it must be safe then we would certainly be doing that instead of pasturising the milk. Theres no "Big Pasturisation" conspiracy at foot here ;-). There's also a lot of misinformation spread by the Organic Mafia that somehow pasturised milk is the devils drink and you should avoid it. They are devotees to the naturalistic fallacy and should be dismissed like the cultist zealots they are. Often testing has pretty large blind spots. I have similar coversations on testing of blood for donations and the two areas have similar blind spots. A lot of the tests involve testing for large organisms that are easy to detect such as bacteria or fungus. Viruses are typically detected second hand by actually looking for antibodies against the virus. Problem is with looking for antibodies is that they take time to build up to a measureable amount. So its entirely possible for your milk/blood supply to have a virus in it and the tests will show all clear.

[@alastairhewitt380]

I like raw milk and have never gotten sick from drinking it. I don't care if it isn't perfectly safe. I once got food poisoning in France & from eating out in the US. Neither experience has encouraged me to live under a rock. Additionally, since the invention of pasteurisation, there have been great advances in refrigeration, microbiology, & supply chain management.

[@xleaguex2655]

@@christopherdine1258 Late to the reply, but I must say, if there is an issue with drinking raw milk, why is the US one of the few countries that have an issue with raw milk? When majority of the world consumes it, any idea that it's harmful is thrown out the window. The sole reason it is illegal is when large scale dairy farms started to grow, they didn't want to spend the extra time/money on making sure raw milk was safe, so they did it the cheap and quick way. Same goes for how we raise many animals. The only reason it's STILL outlawed is that too many people are unaware it's safe, and wouldn't want to consume it. Not to mention most lower class citizens would never be able to afford it anyways. Milk is expensive enough as it is now.

[@christopherdine1258]

@@xleaguex2655 the majority of the world doesn't treat their sewage properly. Using that as a reason is nonsensical. Safe? Tell that to the family of farmers who got Hendra through the raw milk they we're drinking. There's a difference between safe, unsafe, and higher risk. People can drink raw milk and have no issues. Same as smokers can smoke and not get cancer. I can't speak for America only Australia. Milk is one of the cheapest things you can buy. Between bread and milk they are the cheapest at our shops. Milk is just like any other animal product. Cook it.

[@itimk0]

Ive been having a hard day and this damn silly ball of happy had me smiling in 10 seconds. Thanks.

[@jimcloonan9263]

I really like your videos. I've recebtly begun working in a kitchen where theu allow me to play around and youve provided a ton of inspiration. Thanks

[@just4fun620]

If you wash the butter with a salty solution of water, or even brine, the water in the butter will be drawn out better.

[@MrsBrit1]

just4fun620 good to know!

[@garancethekid]

This was unbelievably fun to watch.

[@KaylynnAntoniazzi]

Thanks vinny and brad for getting me through a particularly tough time I'm having.

[@rachelkane6729]

Brad is hilarious and the editors are so talented. These videos give me life!!

[@fuckingchump8975]

Lol why do the editors sometimes cut what Claire is about to say

[@AdamBelis]

lol editing in this oneis funny

[@tsw951]

I've been feeling crappy lately but Brad and Vinny had been making my day.

[@stburow]

I f'kin love Brad, I can't stop watching these

[@heatherbowling7230]

"ok" "k" "so"

[@Chameleam]

The sound effects!!! I'm crying!!!!!

[@JesseRHughes93]

I love this channel lol keep it up with the gourmet version and brad makes lol

[@raukuracave4714]

Man that edit picked up on episode 2! Love this show.