Well, I'm back. I am so excited! I just made my very first batch of homemade butter! And, here's the kicker....it's delicious! I decided I had better give this recipe from the Little House Cookbook a try before teaching my children how to make it next week. Well, let's just say it became a family affair. Becca, Ariana and I took turns shaking the jar (that's the modern replacement of a churn). Looking for a way to burn calories? Try shaking a jar of cream for 15 minutes and see how energized you feel afterward.
We danced to the song "I like to Move it, Move it" on the soundtrack of Madagascar as we shook away. It was such an experience, as we shook the mixture of fresh carrot-dyed milk with 3 cups heavy cream, it went from somewhat thick to beautiful whipped cream to granules floating in liquid. I had always heard of this process, but never experienced it myself until today.
I immediately sent my DH out for a loaf of shepherd's bread (have to stay authentic, here) and we just sampled some of this gorgeous butter. I am going to have to be careful not to eat too much. One could gain a lot of weight eating such decadence, even after burning all those calories. I guess you could call it "a wash".
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JoAnn,
I am glad your blogging! I look forward to reading about your life.
I hope the butter and bread was delicious!
The kids and I once made homemade butter, but with a mixer. I not into all that extra work! :)They loved it.
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