Thermomix Butter - photos

[gertbysea]

The older the cream the better the butter and icy cold is the answer.

Gretchen

[cathy79]

Okay I'm going to try making butter.  I bought 4L for $13 from a wholesaler here in Toowoomba which is great value!
Most recipes ask for butter (not unsalted butter).  So if I don't put any salt in my butter, should I add a pinch to recipes that require salted butter?

[judydawn]

I would CB79

[gertbysea]

Why not just take some unsalted butter you havemade and put it in the freezer then add salt and oil to the rest for ordinary use.

This works for me as I don't use a lot of unsalted butter.

Gretchen

[Nay-nay]

Okay I'm going to try making butter.  I bought 4L for $13 from a wholesaler here in Toowoomba which is great value!
Most recipes ask for butter (not unsalted butter).  So if I don't put any salt in my butter, should I add a pinch to recipes that require salted butter?

Oh - where was that cathy???   

[cathy79]

Mixerino Beverages - 122a Campbell Street PH 4638 5566.  Ring and order a few days before you want it.  They are right next to the Organic Food Market, which is how I found that shop.

Mixerino don't have any signs out the front as they're wholesale - but very helpful.

[Nay-nay]

Ta 

[Shally]

Dear All

How is the homemade butter for baking and cooking with? Has anyone noticed any differences and had to make any adjustments? Have you used the spreadable butter for baking/cooking?  Sorry for the questions but all of your words of wisdom are greatly appreciated.

Having just made my 'normal' batch, I have just reread the thread, because I still have some water in the butter - I am going to try the 'jar' method and shake. I also have grapeseed oil on my shopping list to try the spreadable butter.

Thanks to all

Every good wish

[cathy79]

Mixerino Beverages - 122a Campbell Street PH 4638 5566.  Ring and order a few days before you want it.  They are right next to the Organic Food Market, which is how I found that shop.

Mixerino don't have any signs out the front as they're wholesale - but very helpful.

They've moved, but I'm not sure where too.  But the phone number should be the same.

[Nay-nay]

Having just made my 'normal' batch, I have just reread the thread, because I still have some water in the butter - I am going to try the 'jar' method and shake. I also have grapeseed oil on my shopping list to try the spreadable butter.

Hi Shally - not sure why you would choose to shake in a jar over the thermomix??? I used to do that and it takes 10 times longer. And you still need to squeeze all the water out. You need to make sure you wash with cold water so butter stays hard as it is easier to squeeze out the water.The butter is exactly the same as butter you buy when it comes to baking - you use it just the same. But I found with baking you need such alot it isn't worth it. Even having a cow and having daily cream I didn't have enough to do all the baking and still have some for the fridge. So I buy butter for baking. No nasty additives just plain butter.  You can still add your oil to this to make it spreadable. Just whizz it together in the TMX 

[faffa_70]

The only reason I make all my butter is I use a lot of buttermilk so it is therefore cost effective for me. The key is to make sure your washing water is COLD like Nay said, I use a jug of cold water from the fridge with a lot of ice in it.

For your baking if you are making cakes, Brazens tip with the apple sauce that is on this forum is perfect. Reduces the amount of sugar and butter in your recipe. I use it all the time. Make up loads of apple sauce and freeze it.

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

The apple sauce is a very good tip.  Thanks girls!!!

[CreamPuff63]

For your baking if you are making cakes, Brazens tip with the apple sauce that is on this forum is perfect. Reduces the amount of sugar and butter in your recipe. I use it all the time. Make up loads of apple sauce and freeze it.

faffa where was this tip, I have been scouring the forum?

[cathy79]

For your baking if you are making cakes, Brazens tip with the apple sauce that is on this forum is perfect. Reduces the amount of sugar and butter in your recipe. I use it all the time. Make up loads of apple sauce and freeze it.

faffa where was this tip, I have been scouring the forum?

Here it is.....
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1241.0

[CreamPuff63]

Thanks CB -- now YOU are quick  I'll have to give this a shot.