Discover just how magical (and easy!) butter can be in this fun, hands-on Basics of Butter class. Whether you’re brand new to making butter or simply love creative, farm-to-table food experiences, this class will walk you through everything you need to know—step by step.
What You’ll Learn & Create:
✨ Butter From Scratch We’ll start at the beginning by turning simple cream into fresh, homemade butter. You’ll learn the full process, including churning methods, washing, salting, shaping, and storage tips so you can confidently make butter at home anytime.
🌿 Butter Flavor Pairing Next, we’ll explore how to turn basic butter into elevated, flavorful spreads. Learn how to pair herbs, spices, sweet elements, and savory additions to create balanced compound butters perfect for bread, vegetables, meats, and more.
🕯️ Butter Candles Get creative with one of butter’s most charming uses! You’ll learn how to shape butter candles that melt beautifully when lit, creating a warm, interactive centerpiece for dinners, holidays, or special gatherings.
🧀 Butter Boards We’ll finish by designing beautiful butter boards—an eye-catching way to serve butter alongside breads, crackers, and seasonal toppings. You’ll learn layout ideas, topping combinations, and presentation tips that are easy to recreate at home.
Perfect For:
• Beginners and home cooks
• Farm-to-table food lovers
• Entertainers and hosts
• Anyone who loves hands-on, creative food experiences
You’ll leave with new skills, plenty of inspiration, and the confidence to make butter a standout part of everyday meals and special occasions alike.
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