★Ingredients
- How to Make Homemade Butter from Yogurt with this simple step-by-step guide. Transform plain yogurt into rich, creamy butter.
- 2 cups of plain, full-fat yogurt (homemade or store-bought)
Cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer
Cold water for rinsing
★Instructions
Strain the Yogurt: Place the yogurt in a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Let it strain in the refrigerator overnight to remove excess whey. The result will be thick Greek yogurt.
Churn the Yogurt: Transfer the thickened yogurt into a large bowl. Using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or food processor, whip the yogurt at medium-high speed. Keep whipping until it separates into butter clumps and liquid buttermilk.
Separate the Butter: Once you notice the butter clumps forming, stop mixing. Use a spatula to gather the butter and place it in a strainer or fresh cheesecloth to remove the buttermilk.
Rinse the Butter: Rinse the butter under cold water, pressing it gently to ensure all the buttermilk is removed. This step helps preserve the butter for longer.
Shape the Butter: Form the butter into a block or roll it into a log using parchment paper. Store it in the refrigerator.
Enjoy: Your homemade butter is ready! Use it in your favorite recipes, on toast, or melt it over vegetables.
This process is not only fun and simple but also gives you fresh, preservative-free butter with a rich, creamy flavor.