Thermomix Butter - photos

[Ceejay]

I freeze any buttermilk and butter that won't be used in that time JD. 

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

What happens if you buy cream which is almost out of date - the fridge life surely can't be extended just because it has been turned into butter.  It gets frozen then - right?

I was just wondering that same thing this morning JD!

[faffa_70]

I freeze cream ready to make into butter, I freeze buttermilk until I am ready to use it and the butter I make from cream nearly out of date is used up pretty quickly in this house so not a problem.  I was concerned that cream that had been frozen also wouldn't beat to butter so tried a small carton first. It does take a little longer to whip up, but I am talking maybe a minute max more! I can also confirm that cream that has been whipped for an occasion and left over and then frozen will also beat to butter when defrosted   

If it is cream nearly out of date, I do batch it smaller so when it comes out of the freezer it is used up pretty quickly (within a day or two generally) otherwise keep it in the freezer and use it for baking. Sure makes it a lot cheaper

I always wash mine 3 times like I posted before, and also when it is nearly out of date I still wash it 3 times but for about 30 seconds instead of 10 each time just to be sure I have got as much buttermilk out of it as possible, as it is the buttermilk that sends it rancid apparently.

Mine always has a little water left in it as I just can't be bothered with trying to get it out!! I do stand the butter in a Tupperware strainer (probably one of the old ones by now lol) that has solid sides and let it sit for a while to drain any water that may drain away freely.  As the water drains out of the softened butter (it lives on the bench during the day) we just tip it out of the butter container

[judydawn]

I paid $2.40 for the cream today with a really good use by date of 29th Aug and the cheapest butter in the store was $2.90.  Not a huge saving but in future I will look for specials or near use by date clearance stock.  What are the benefits of making your own butter - are there nasties in bought stuff?
Thanks for the input Kathryn, Ceejay and Intrepidtrier. Do any consultants make it at demos?  I thought it was fun making it and DH was suitably impressed with another thing the TMX does so quickly. He loves it that I am so wrapped in it and the forum by the way.

[brazen20au]

no, butter's not in the "allowed" menu for demo's

part of the reason i don't bother making butter is that there's really no cost saving and i havne't had success making a spreadable one. must try again soon though

[judydawn]

There was a hint somewhere the other week about mixing it with some oil which I did with some bought butter and found it was lovely to spread. Have forgotten the quantities.  Does anyone do this with their home-made butter?

[faffa_70]

I don't as it lives on the bench here ( think it may have been 10g of oil - don't quote me though!! I get the cream cheap enough (sometimes 2l bottle for $3.00) so works out cheaper for us.

[judydawn]

I've never seen a 2 L bottle of cream in my life Kathryn    That price makes it really worthwhile.

[brazen20au]

neither have i!!

[faffa_70]

I think it is a caters pack...it is made by Harvey Fresh which is one of our local producers...I have never seen it in the supermarkets but is at one of our vege markets here  I have four litres defrosting on my sink as I type 

[Ceejay]

I know the Paramalat milkos often have 2 litre bottles of cream on board but I have sourced mine from a local dairy which supplies our fruit & veg store. 

[thunderaj]

Made this tonight with thickened cream (I did the same as you JudyDawn and when I got home I thought ohh I can't use this - lucky I read the forum).  Washed it three times like faffa 70 said to do and it came out perfectly.  I used the cream straight from the fridge and had no problems with it seperating, it just took a bit longer (probably another minute).  Thanks for the tips! Only being a newbie - I got my machine 4 days ago, I am quickly learning to check this site for tips before I use a recipe from the EDB

[judydawn]

Good for you thunderaj, it certainly pays to double check the forum - isn't it wonderful 

[Meagan]

I think it is a caters pack...it is made by Harvey Fresh which is one of our local producers...I have never seen it in the supermarkets but is at one of our vege markets here  I have four litres defrosting on my sink as I type 

Which vegie market is that Kathryn?

[Thermomixer]

Made this tonight with thickened cream (I did the same as you JudyDawn and when I got home I thought ohh I can't use this - lucky I read the forum).  Washed it three times like faffa 70 said to do and it came out perfectly.  I used the cream straight from the fridge and had no problems with it seperating, it just took a bit longer (probably another minute).  Thanks for the tips! Only being a newbie - I got my machine 4 days ago, I am quickly learning to check this site for tips before I use a recipe from the EDB

Congratulations - it is great to be able to make things that you otherwise wouldn't and great to have the Forum to help !!