Oh my God, how delicious! I brought the recipe back from France! I taught all my friends how to cook.

3. Rinse the butter

Place the butter in a bowl.

Rinse it several times with ice-cold water, pressing it gently with a spoon or spatula.

This step removes leftover buttermilk, which helps the butter last longer.

4. Knead & season

Once clean, knead the butter to remove excess water.

Add a pinch of salt if you like salted butter, or keep it plain for sweet uses.

5. Shape & store

Form into a ball or block.

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer.

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Optional Flavor Ideas:

Garlic & herbs: Add minced garlic, parsley, and chives.

Honey butter: Mix in a spoon of honey for toast or pancakes.

Lemon butter: Add lemon zest for seafood dishes.