We've only just finished the butter I made back in January (when the wholesaler was selling off nearly-out-of-date cream at a bargain price)- in fact, I'm about to spread the last of it on a home made currant bun. So, yesterday, I trundled off to Costco to buy a load of cream to make some more. I ony bought 5 litres this time.
I've just finished potting up and labelling. I've made just over 6.5 pounds (I know it's odd mixing my measuring systems; the cream is sold by the litre, and I weigh the finished buttwr in imperial because I add 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of butter. I also had just under 2 litres of buttermilk. I kept back 1.1 litres (as much as my Lock N Lock fridge jug holds), and the rest went down the drain. I know its a waste, but I just won't use that much.
The butter is now stacked in the fridge and, when it is suitably chilled, I'll transfer most of it to the freezer.
I've just finished potting up and labelling. I've made just over 6.5 pounds (I know it's odd mixing my measuring systems; the cream is sold by the litre, and I weigh the finished buttwr in imperial because I add 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of butter. I also had just under 2 litres of buttermilk. I kept back 1.1 litres (as much as my Lock N Lock fridge jug holds), and the rest went down the drain. I know its a waste, but I just won't use that much.
The butter is now stacked in the fridge and, when it is suitably chilled, I'll transfer most of it to the freezer.
