I don't know how many of you may remember this, or have ever done this with your kids or as a child yourself.
When I was in grade 2, my teacher showed the class how to make butter. From scratch. Without a huge butter churn :)
Simple recipe: whipping cream (35%)
salt (optional)
clean baby food jars
Pour 1 1/2 inches of whipping cream in the jar and add a dash of salt. Close the lid and shake the living hell out of the jar :D
If you did this without the salt, then you may stop part way through the process and end up with whipped cream. If you keep going, you will eventually hear what sounds like water swishing around in the jar. This is when you know the butter is done. Drain off the liquid and enjoy your freshly made butter on bread, muffins, or bagels.
