Making butter can be a fun party activity; pass the jar around and let everyone shake - sorta like letting everyone have a go at the ice cream churning:
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I still make butter. It is so easy. My hand mixer fits inside a large pickle jar, so I pour the heavy cream in the jar and let ‘er rip for about 7 minutes. I’m working on finding a way to support the mixer so I don’t have to stand there waiting for results, although it’s a good time to pray or sing, if you can’t sing in tune. Squeeze out the buttermilk for another use and then pour cold water in the jar, squeezing the butter to rinse off the remainder of buttermilk. The buttermilk will turn rancid, so this is an important step. Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for a cultured flavor and a tiny bit of salt. A little goes a long way.
Sometimes I add herbs. We particularly like dried basil or dill weed. I know some people add cinnamon sugar, too. I frequently bring seasoned butter as a hostess gift when we’re invited to someone’s for dinner. It makes a unique and appreciated gift.