How to Make Butter ~ Noreen's Kitchen Basics

Greetings! I know that we can easily purchase butter whenever we want it, but I feel like it is always good to know how to make something yourself. One of the reasons I make my own butter for eating from time to time is because we buy heavy whipping cream once a week when we do our milk run at our local Amish market. The cream and milk we purchase is as local as we can get it and it is not ultra pasturized and it is from cows that are not treated with antibiotics or RBGH. That is important. As a result, the cream may not last as long. We may have weeks where we use less than others, but instead of tossing what we would consider spoiled cream, we use it to make butter.
I have started off with just a little over a pint of heavy cream and put it in the mixer with the whip attachment. In about 10 minutes you will have beautiful, homemade butter! This is the perfect thing to make if you are having friends over for brunch or if you want to take a basket of goodies to a neighbor. How great would it be to say the creamery butter is homemade?!
I hope you will give this a try, the coming holidays are the perfect opportunity to WOW your guests with this indulgent yet simple spread!
I hope you try this and I hope you love it!
Happy Eating!
Homemade Butter, How to Make Butter, Homemade Butter Recipe, Make Butter from Scratch, Make Butter at Home, Whipping Cream, Turn Cream to Butter, Churning Butter at Home, Home Churned Butter, Butter Recipe, Quick and Easy, Budget Friendly, Economical, Kitchen, Food, Cooking, Eating, Recipe, Recipes, Howto, How to, How-to, KZbin, Tutorial, Noreen's Kitchen, Kitchen Basics, Basic Kitchen Skills, Learn to Cook, How to Cook, Homemade, Home Made, homemade, home made, Noreen, Atticus9799

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Yes I do. I spend a lot of time editing my videos. I don't however cut very much out of them because I find it is important to show people every step as it happens so that they know exactly how something should be at every step.

[@julierocco76]

I absolutely love how you said not to save it for a special occasion but instead do it for your family because that's how you make memories. I use my grandmother's china every day because it makes me fondly remember her at every meal. I have other china for the holidays.

[@bumblebee0369]

Very beautiful story

[@Momma4Freedom]

Thank you so much for showing us how to get back to the basics! My Mom tells us stories of how they used to make butter in the large container on their front porch! I can't wait to teach my kids how to make butter together! We will make it with the homemade bread that you taught us how to make! I love these memories and getting back to the basics!!! I can't thank you enough for all you have done and how it has brought our family even closer!!! Love you all!!!

[@countrygirl3940]

I am so excited to have found you Noreen, you have helped me so much easing my fears, I have now made your white sandwich bread, your yeast buttermilk loaf and today I made home made butter all because of you!! Thank you so much for posting such great informative how to videos!!

[@Sheila6325]

I even used half and half one time! I had no butter and dinner was almost done, and with some new, yummy rolls in the oven I panicked, so in went the half and half, said a prayer, and started mixing with my (high powered) hand mixer. It turned out fantastic! I didn't mention it, and everyone mentioned how creamy and good the butter tasted. I was so thrilled. I love to try to do uncommon things in the kitchen, and this one is one of my favorites. Great Video, Thank you for the reminder.

[@peacebwithu97]

This is literally one of the coolest things I've ever seen in my LIFE! I had no idea how this was even done until now. (I lived a very sheltered life) Thank you for making this video.

[@TheFaithfulFlock]

This is the best butter tutorial I have watched so far! Very informative and I loved getting to see the butter actually break! Thank you so much!! Can’t wait to do this with my kiddos from now on! 💕

[@perbain]

Simple things are the things good cooks never leave out. This is a basic skill, but one people should know. Thanks Noreen.

[@suechris67]

My son said to me the other day as I was canning ... something "I'm glad I have such a cool mom who does this kind of thing." Now he is gone away to college. I am so grateful I had that special moment with him.

[@rainerrain9689]

That was sweet of your Son , memories for both of you were created that moment ,and I'm sure there were many more.

[@lindabarker7658]

This was so neat to watch, I've never seen it done (and I'm 70 yrs old). Everyone should put this on their bucket list, lol!! Seriously tho, I really enjoyed you and your statement about doing it for yourself and your family first. Very nicely stated, Thank you, have a great Thanksgiving !!! Linda B.

[@debc8402]

I am 57 years old! It's NEVER to late to learn!! Thank you so cool

[@LittleMissLovely86]

Hi Noreen, I just wanted to post a quick comment to say how much I enjoy watching your channel. Your enthusiasum and wealth of knowledge is truly remarkable, and I truly appreciate the time and effort that you put into making these videos because I've learned so much from watching you and your family. Daniela

[@Echelleg]

I love your videos! Even the length. You give wonderful step by step instructions and clarify the fine points. I love learning the forgotten or soon to be forgotten skills to pass on to my kids. I think that convenience has started to rot our society, and learning the "simple" skills makes us slow down and enjoy life and the important things. Much love and respect.

[@joannmccraw7235]

Looks great ... will have to try it! Thank-you so much. I can remember churning butter using the old fashion butter churns ... many, many years ago.

[@darleenmuhly529]

Have made butter twice. First in a jar. Took two hours and a very sore arm! 🤣 Second time with a hand mixer. Only half hour and no sore arm. Loved the final results both times! 🤗

[@darlingxbustamante]

New subscriber for the simple fact that you truly believe family comes first! 🥰

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Butter is butter. This is just a way to make it yourself and know where it came from. In my opinion it is better to eat butter because margarine is nothing but poison. From research I can tell you that margarine is literally just 1 molecule away from being plastic.

[@debbiealtman4572]

Noreen's Kitchen amen. My other says the same real butter is much better. Finally found some one who says the same thing. Thanks.

[@brendaseigler3923]

Flies will not even land on margarine.

[@mariaazevedo3417]

You're so right. We do special things for people we don't know instead of doing them for our family. I've heard it so many times and never really hit home but must've been the way you said it so down to earth around your family, that I finaly got it. Thank you and thy also for showing every step of turning heavy cream into butter.🙂👍🌻

[@littledgrammy]

Call me dumb I would never had thought to use a mixer to make butter. I learn so much every day thanks

[@ashleynajera927]

Wow! Amazing.. i knew making butter wasnt rocket science but i didnt realize just how easy it really is.. and also.. thank you for showing us what a butter bell is.. i had no idea such things even existed.. its great. i love this video!! I love all your videos!

[@jaxxbrat2634]

Power tools..

[@MrReilloc]

Dear God! This opened a whole new world for me. Never heard of a butter bell. Ordered on 2 minutes ago because I love soft butter for toast etc. As i saw the butter being made, my mind went, chive butter, garlic butter, garlic, chive, cilantro butter...then I needed an aspirin (lol). Nice job

[@2leelouCreates]

I made butter while my bread from fresh ground wheat was baking. YUM! It was awesome on my fresh baked bread. I did a video of making the bread and told the viewers to be sure to watch this one for the butter to go with it.

[@bumblebee0369]

I don’t know about every one else here but every time she upped her mixer speed I was more and more excited. 😝. The last & only time I made butter myself I was in a Brownie Troop & at a farm somewhere in Michigan. I had to of been about 9yo and I’m now 47yo. Lol. That’s a long time ago. Thank you for showing us.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

It is amazing butter. I actually plan on making about a pound of it so I can use it for butter cookies and shortbread for the holidays. How cool would that be!

[@valenciashelton6229]

Thanks so much for using the mixer to make butter. I used to help my Grandma churn butter with wooden churn. Great memories. You Rock, gift idea!

[@charlirobinson1548]

I see this video was made several years ago but I'm just seeing it tonight! But ... Thank you! I began buying butter many years ago after a friend convinced me that " margarine was only one molecule away from the container it came in!! ". I made some butter many years ago when we rented from a dairy farmer who gave me some fresh cream. I did the fruit jar method ... So I never did it again! Lol I have two butter bells that I love!! They're always a topic of conversation when someone (usually men!) sees them the first time! But now that I have seen the mixer process or food processor, I think I can do it again! Thank you!

[@robertkirk9219]

My, Grandmother use to make her own..the old fashion way..thanks took me back in time !! God bless

[@jashurtleff]

i just used our cream seperator (we have dairy goats) and now to make butter, thanks for the video alot of people learn from you, we make butter weekly. keep up the good work!!

[@loriognibene6096]

Simply amazing,again.The butterbells are sold on Amazon.Just looked at a lot of them,about $15-$25.This video is important because we may not always have the perfect life we enjoy today.We need to know these old skills again.I`m going to make butter in the jar,to learn how to do it w/o electricity.Thank you Noreen.Please keep teaching me new skills.

[@HoneyB021]

Hi Noreen :)!! I just wanted to let You know that My daughter Jessica and I had so much fun making Butter Today:)!! it turned out Great:)!! I didn't have any pink salt for the butter, so I used Italian Kosher Salt, My Daughter Jessica is a Special Needs Adult, but She Loves to cook!!! and I love to cook from scratch:)!! I am going to make this for Presents for Family, and Friends :)!! they will love it:)!! I do have however Pink Himalaya salt but that is for drinking and it helps the body:)!! Lord Bless Sandi Johnson:)

[@deep10977]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and now I will share this with my daughters and sisters. I didn't know what a butter bell was and how to use it. I had seen it at a store before but didn't understand it. Now I will buy it and have perfect butter for my toast. Thanks again!

[@408slickone]

Thank you so much Noreen for the beautiful gorgeous videos that you make and help people save money in the end

[@samanthaberger4050]

I came across your channel a few weeks ago. I really like it and I like you. Sometimes it almost sounds like you're scolding us not to do something, but it makes me feel at home because my Grandmother did that and taught me to cook 😍. Thank you for your cool videos!

[@txtchr1]

I used to have my kids make butter in a mason jar on the way to grandmas house! They would shake the jar while singing or reciting the pass the jar to the next kid! Kept them entertained on the hour fine and grandma loved their contribution to dinner!

[@lhasaapso3360]

Thank you! I am very impressed, and as old as I am I was not aware that this could be done. Many years ago when I was a child my grandmother used to mix up a batch of margarine and add food coloring. But then learned the dangers of the chemicals. Thus we ate only butter. But I digress. I love this video and will try my hand at making butter. I have no Kitchen Aid (wish I did) but I have a food processor, hand mixer and blender. Thanks again❤

[@AdventistPrepper]

You made an All of Me reference! No one else I know gets it. ROFL! Great video!

[@kateallan750]

Some of us do 🤣

[@HealingDivineLove]

Butter TV! It's science...it's magic! Can't wait to try this.

[@dazeerivers9235]

That was amazing! Hubbie finally agrees I need my pink Kitchen aid mixer!!! Homemade butter here we come!!

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Thank you. This video is several years old. I no longer recommend Kitchenaid. Mine was a piece of garbage and their customer service is also awful. If you are going to make an investment in your kitchen I recommend the mixer I use now, which is a Bosch Universal Plus mixer. It is a beast in the kitchen. Unlike Kitchenaid. Which will peter out on you after a few years.

[@littleblizzard7591]

Noreen's Kitchen great to know! I've never been impressed with my kitchenaide and my mom has a 20 year old Bosch she said I could have, guess I'll be making a trip up to her house!

[@TexasGabby1]

I was wondering about that... I have an older model from the 80's that I still use - making heavy cookie dough, cake batter, anything etc.. love it. I have heard that the Kitchenade is breaking due to them using "Plastic" gears instead of metal ones as in the older models... they can't hold up. I paid $80 for their hand-mixer and guess what - it fell apart not long after purchasing... so very disappointed... I wouldn't recommend the new ones either - stand or hand held

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

The pink salt I use is Himalayan Pink Salt, I don't know what Prague No. 1 is. I buy my salt from Amazon in 1 pound bags. It is mined in the Himalayan Mountains. it has 83 minerals that regular salt does not.

[@fintanusa]

You can also use peruvian madras salt. Even cleaner, but more expensive.

[@NVRGVUPGA]

Back in bowl, lol All Of Me...I love that movie!! I have to make butter now. Thx!!! Fix bowl. :)

[@jennyhartman3]

This is how I make mine! I used to shake it in a mayo jar forever, good workout, but this is so much easier :)

[@easttxskimo]

I love your teaching of a skill and a LIFE lesson.

[@prncfrk]

I'm 100% a big city girl and I never heard of a butter bell...Thanks! I will buy me one asap to go along with my homemade butter thanks to you! I am going to be THE MOST now with my family and at all of my events! :D

[@sarahconklin320]

Thank you for explaining and showing us the butter bell. I am experienced cook but had never heard of or seen one before! NEAT! I want one now!

[@2leelouCreates]

AWESOME!!! I'm using my wheat grinder for the first time this weekend and will certainly have to make some of this butter to go with my fresh bread! In fact, maybe as a nice treat for my coworkers I'll make an extra loaf and some yummy butter to share with them on Monday at work. They like to joke about my 'prepping' stuff but when they try this I'm sure they will understand why we do what we do.

[@infinityLTFS]

I can't believe I've never heard of a butter bell...thats awesome I really want one!

[@deedeesteele1801]

Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial!!! I also have a pint of heavy whipping cream that has gone a little to the south. Can't wait to try this!!! Yeah!

[@HoneyB021]

Thank You Noreen :)!!! I have some heavy whipping cream that is going a little south and the only thing that came to My mind was Butter. But No One that I watched was saying anything about making butter when Your heavy whipping cream goes a little south, so now I am going to have My Daughter Jessica and I make Butter what a Fun way to cook:)!!!

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

The flavor of the butter is actually better when it is just a touch on the sour side. I think you are going to enjoy it not to mention the fact that making butter is like watching magic happen!

[@josephbsearch]

LOL.... So Much Fun... As a child Mother would put heavy cream in small Mason Jars with a clean stick in it handing it over for us to make butter... Of course doing this chore kept us "busy" too

[@LittleCrittersFarm]

Noreen, like the previous commenter...I too have a special needs adult daughter. We are going to be making this butter for sure! Thank you😊

[@paulinhuxm]

This is SUPER COOL!!!!! It's magic! 😍💓 Thanks a lot, my Dear Noreen.

[@408slickone]

OMG thank you so so so very much for the awesome knowledge Noreen

[@m.tonyjackson8908]

Noreen, THANK YOU. I've had 2 heart attacks, so my doctors are all over me about cutting salt and sodium. I tried this butter recipe and WOW - Thank You So Much! Zero problems.

[@renoL02]

Hey Noreen! Ive started your Sourdough series and now you upload BUTTER... oh my gosh, thanks for all you & Rick do.

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

I believe your mixer would be fine. I get my whipping cream from a local farm. It is at least 35% if not more. It is very thick and I can usually extract a very thick spoonful of what could be considered double cream from the top of each pint.

[@jewellm61]

Excellent! I forgot you had to whip it until the buttermilk came out. The solid butter is sort of "waxy" which is why the milk "beads up" on the butter!

[@sarahconklin320]

My hubby says the same thing when I pull out my Kitchen Aide! He sees me dragging it to the counter and says 'OH BOY she's making SOMETHING good!' and my teenage sons (who ALWAYS have empty bellies God Bless them LOL) will run into the kitchen with wide eyes and ask 'MOM What are you making?!' They all get disappointed when I simply answer with 'FOOD! You will see when I'm done' when I want to surprise them! LOL

[@Barbarra63297]

I do the shake the jar method all the time, little hard on the arms but the results are so worth it! That is one monster KitchenAid you have there! :)

[@joecord5882]

Barb Chester I

[@brendaseigler3923]

We always shook our butter in a mason jar too.

[@Intuitivelyspeaking13]

My daughter just taught me this method. Today. And now we're homemade butter makers.

[@stayathomecutee1171]

Love 💕 love ❤️ your channel I made butter for the 1st time tonight.. Hopefully I will finally get my Bosch compact mixer I used my KRUP Stand Hand Mixer it took forever but I’m so proud of myself. Thank You so much I made enough for a regular sized cool whip bowl....lol 😂! Blessings 10,000 Fold :)

[@AngelaAmbroiseconsulting]

I love your videos! I watched your video on how to make cheese! I had my husband go to the store and get all of the ingredients! I plan on consuming most of your videos tonight! Also, I saw where you have a cookbook and merchandise!!! I plan on checking that out too.

[@arizonamountainwoman3750]

Thank you, Noreen for posting this video. Every Sunday, I make butter and bread for my family. Soon I will be making your chili for canning which will be my third batch...lol. Again, THANK YOU!

[@bonnieb8099]

I like to see you have that tray on top of your double sink, I do the same. I wish I had a big single bowl kitchen sink so ide have room to work, easier, but we make do with what we have, huh? You are being prayed for, we love you Noreen, I like to watch your videos again and again

[@petermallet4657]

Great! Watched this on the recommendation of a previous video by a woman who made her own bread from scratch starting with grinding wheat berries. Even a doofus like myself might possibly succeed at home butter making. Thank you!

[@richardschmidt2430]

THIS IS AN AWESOME VIDEO---I FORGOT ALL ABOUT MAKING BUTTER! And, you're right...do it FIRST for the ones you love, your family and make awesome memories..I tell people all the time...I do it for you, why not? Make the extra effort.. awesome channel..thank you (Dawn Cierelli-my hubby Richard) :))))

[@georgethomas9436]

Thank you. A great way to make butter. My problem is getting real whole milk. All I can find is store bought milk. I like it that you make family traditions. God bless you and your family.

[@tbsschiro1393]

I just got off work, driving my forklift! lol, Im a guy but I find this so very interesting. Always wanted to know how butter was made! thanks

[@DiStackhouse]

I like your suggestion to put a few drops of vinegar in the water of your butter bell to prevent spoilage. Great idea!

[@aprilhobbs25]

Loved the play by play as the cream was being beaten! Thank you for sharing & you earned a new sub!

[@davidlagarcelegacyfarms1067]

That was cool I just made my first butter. Now I am have it on toast. thanks

[@nataliescharf5213]

David Lagar

[@1969rbmustangboss]

You are THE BEST. Thank you so much for teaching us all this great stuff. Adding to my favorites right now.

[@johnserantex3156]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN... Filtered Water, Pink Salt? "She is the best!!!"

[@yeah4me1]

Me too! i love her tutorials!

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

We get these filters from HSN. I will look up the item and let you know in a PM. We buy them two at at time and these particular models filter 50,000 gallons of water. They are charcoal and something else. I think they even filter out the fluoride!

[@TheGoodHeart1000]

You are amazing! I’ve shaken the mason jar with results than stunned me, but I also have a Kitchen-Aid mixer I’ll use from now on! Thank you-encouragement to “don’t be afraid” was spot on! Blessings

[@sallybandalan5852]

I've enjoyed your cooking channel very much! This episode was by far the best learning one for me. Keep up the good work!

[@shiriaali3180]

I love this !! I made fresh butter today and it’s delicious but after watching this video I’m a convert 😊thank you

[@merandaseeber684]

This brought me so much joy!

[@michaellittlejohn2428]

Thanks for sharing the whole process 👍I'll be trying this soon 💞

[@remmymills3453]

My Aunt used to churn butter at her farm...before kitchen aide mixers were used in homes in the 1930s. I remember my Moms first mixer. It was so heavy...but lasted for years.

[@KMF3]

Love all the yellow appliances

[@dgrm76]

I am soooo doing this, this week. There is a new Amish couple that I met in my town and they sell fresh milk (for now). I lol am sooo trying this. THANK YOU!!

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

You can use the salt of your choice. I use pink salt because it is a natural mineral salt that is not adulterated. I do not use sea salt any longer because of the corexit in the ocean from the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico as well as the Fukushima disaster and radiation in the water. You need to make the choice that is best for you should you choose to make butter.

[@Revitalsan]

You are so inspiring and a m a z i n g !

[@frankmanito3053]

wow..never before seen a “how to make your own butter....THANK YOU.....I saved the video...need to use kitchen food processor now because of nerve damage in my hand...due to illness...so looking forward to making my own butter...thank you so very much,...👍🍺😀🎶

[@marybethharvey6519]

I make homemade butter for our Friday night dinners every week! Never thought to use my Kitchen aide. My life just got easier!

[@yvonneknight6482]

I love making butter have been making it for 2 years.its better than store brought

[@MoBanuelos]

Thank You for teaching this!! I had no idea that you had rinse the butter and when to stop the mixer. I'm going to do this with my 6 year old. She loves cooking and baking with me. She will love making her own butter!!

[@arielw.6585]

AWSOME!!! Thanx Noreen! I can't wait to give this a try!!

[@ntantran6024]

Thanks you so much for sharing a wonderful video! You're amazing!

[@pennysmith7451]

Noreen, you are awesome! Thank so much for your recipes! I have made the mozzarella and cream cheese. They came out perfectly!

[@lynnesmith1959]

I like that you said do it first for your family.

[@designsbydawn976]

You guys are so funny lol. Tfs and God Bless ❣

[@arch1752]

Good advice Noreen, thank you x

[@haz525]

lol noreen wen i tasted that it woz beter than any supermarket or any home made buter i ever tasted thanks for puting it on utube

[@northtexastees8572]

Noreen! I think you need a bigger kitchen! I've also heard you and do this with a Food Processor if you have a basic paddle attachment :) KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD PEOPLE! - My grandmother smiles from heaven every time I repeat what she taught me!

[@dorothykelley1881]

Super, Do this for your family, good advice...

[@Sharoxie1551]

I never have dump my heavy cream again WOW I did not know. LOVE

[@debc8402]

Thanks for the butter thing that was very COOL!

[@AussieAngeS]

Good lord, how awesome is that! Wow amazing. Thank you

[@nessaf.279]

Awesome point at the end!!!! Very true also😊

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Thanks for the comment!

[@rainerrain9689]

Thanks for the tip on the Butter Bell !