What oil should I use in butter?

[Purtig]

I am making butter for the first time. I want to add some salt and oil but don't know which kind of oil, and also how much salt and oil to add. I only used 300ml of cream because that's what I had.

[Aussie Brenda]

Hi Purtig, I use olive oil extra Virgin in my butter just makes it softer to spread, salt , well just a little taste it to see what you need.

[Bedlam]

I use the same AB.  Go easy on the salt, my first attempt was spoiled because I was heavy handed with the salt.

[Delightful Den]

There is no such thing as too much salt in butter Bedlam. I usually use 600ml cream and add about 3/4 tsp of Murray river pink sea salt flakes. I never add oil.

[gertbysea]

There is no such thing as too much salt in butter Bedlam. I usually use 600ml cream and add about 3/4 tsp of Murray river pink sea salt flakes. I never add oil.

I agree Dan and I sometimes add grape seed oil as I cannot leave butter out here. Nice to have it spreadable straight from the fridge sometimes.

Gert

[achookwoman]

I have added Rice Bran oil and EVOO.  Best to pick an oil that won't detract from the taste of the butter.  I add very little salt.

[BeezeeBee]

Hi Purtig. I use olive oil from Coles that is extra mild in flavour. 20-25 g per 600g cream. No salt.

[Itsnotartitsdinner]

I find olive oil too strong. Macadamia or grape seed is my preferred.

[cookie1]

It's interesting reading the different things people use.