Homemade Butter II

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 ice cubes

Directions

1. 1

   Fit the steel knife blade into the work bowl of your food processor.

2. 2

   Process cream until whipped, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add water and ice cubes.

4. 4

   Process 2-3 minutes until butter has formed and separated from the liquid.

5. 5

   No harm will be done if you overwhip this mixture. Pour butter and liquid into a fine strainer.

6. 6

   With a rubber spatula, gently press butter against sieve to remove excess moisture. DO NOT press too hard or butter will go through strainer.

7. 7

   Refrigerate butter in a covered container.

8. 8

   This makes 1/3 cup butter.

9. 9

   If you prefer salted butter, add 1/8 teaspoon or less of salt to cream before processing.