Thermomix Butter - photos

[Thermomixer]

Ever consider a Butter Bell.  We use one and the butter stays on the counter all day and night.  Never had a problem.   There's a lot of similar products available, but I think this was the original...  http://www.butterbell.com/

Interesting concept Warren - but LOL - in our climate at present, we would have probably have a pool of melted butter in the base in the morning.

[faffa_70]

It comes out of the fridge in the morning and goes back after dinner ...

Ever consider a Butter Bell.  We use one and the butter stays on the counter all day and night.  Never had a problem.   There's a lot of similar products available, but I think this was the original...  http://www.butterbell.com/

What a great idea, I love it, but how much do they hold? It looks like we would use it up in one sitting LOL

[UnConundrum]

It holds about a quarter pound (one stick/1/2 cup).  They work really well.  We've had one for years.

[Ayla]

I can't wait to do this

[Harmony]

Could someone please tell me how many grams of butter 500ml of cream would make? Does 500ml of cream = 500g? I've been assuming that it does 

With all the extra baking I've been doing since I got the TM, we've been going through 1kg a week 

[baf65]

It would be a bit less as you get left with buttermilk after you have made the butter, Im guessing its going to be about 400g of butter or a bit less

[Harmony]

Thanks! I did it once, pre-baby #3  I can get pure cream in 2L bottles from my local food wholesaler instead of 600mL cartons from the supermarket

[brazen20au]

where's that harmony?

[CarolineW]

Has anyone ever made butter, or rather, tried, and then it starts to make butter, but doesn't quite finish the job?  So you're left with 'sort of butter'.  It's happened to me twice, now.  I've made butter with no problems at all using Sainsbury's double cream.  Very easy, no trouble.  Then I bought another 2 pots to make some more.  But it won't separate.  It almost separates, and produces a tiny bit of buttermilk (few drops), then emulsifies into 'almost butter'.  And that's it - no matter how much longer you keep going, it never separates.  Having said that, it can be used as butter replacement, but it isn't quite the same.  Nearly, but not quite.  Any idea what's going on, and if I can do anything about it?

[bron]

This happened to me once too! But I just kept scraping down the sides and continuing. I do mine on speed 7, NO butterfly! I had to scrape done the sides a few times and I think....(can't really remember ???too well) that maybe I added a drop of milk to help it separate. But don't take my word for it, as I honestly can't remember, but I do remember that it made butter in the end!!!

I think this was because I bought 38% fat content. When I use 35% fat content it works fine. Could this be the reason?

[Thermomixer]

Has anyone ever made butter, or rather, tried, and then it starts to make butter, but doesn't quite finish the job?  So you're left with 'sort of butter'.  It's happened to me twice, now.  I've made butter with no problems at all using Sainsbury's double cream.  Very easy, no trouble.  Then I bought another 2 pots to make some more.  But it won't separate.  It almost separates, and produces a tiny bit of buttermilk (few drops), then emulsifies into 'almost butter'.  And that's it - no matter how much longer you keep going, it never separates.  Having said that, it can be used as butter replacement, but it isn't quite the same.  Nearly, but not quite.  Any idea what's going on, and if I can do anything about it?

The opposite has been my problem  .  I would take it out and try with hand beater or whisk to see if it is just not getting enough agitation. 

It may be that it was too cold when it was being beaten.  Make sure it is not cold to start.  Also start slow with the beating and gradually increase the speed?

Have you tried adding some yoghurt and allowing it to "culture" overnight ?  It thickens it a bit.  This changes the taste slightly but I like it that way.

[CarolineW]

I think you're onto something there, Thermomixer!  I had taken both lots of cream straight out of the fridge when this happened.  I strongly suspect the successful ones had been sitting politely in the queue of items waiting for their turn in the TMX, when I was doing one thing after the other (oh for the time available during winter.  I certainly don't have that much time in the spring!).

I'll try the various recommendations and let you know how I get on.

Thanks, both of you. 

[Ayla]

After going to a TMX cooking class on Tuesday night where they made fresh butter I tried my hand at it today and success! It's scrummy

[judydawn]

Hi Ayla, nice to see you back!  What else did you learn at the cooking class? How's your cooking in the TMX going?

[CarolineW]

Just realised that I never did get back to you - sorry 

Well, I tried 'em, and they didn't work, unfortunately.  I got some more cream and tried again - nada.  I suspect that they've tampered with their cream in some way, and aren't declaring it, as it always worked perfectly before.  Hydrogenised fat added?  Or something??  What would they add to double cream which would stop it from behaving like double cream when it came to making butter, do you think?  So Sainsbury's own brand double cream is no longer any good for butter making.  I'll get around to shopping at another supermarket at some point, and try their cream instead.  So frustrating, 'cos I'd really got into the habit of making my own butter.  It was so much nicer.  Oh well, never mind.