I’m an outlaw. I admit it. I drink raw milk. Its actually illegal in many states. Can you believe that? In Washington (where I live) you can buy it directly from the farmer, which I do. Every week we go to our farmer’s market and pay $8 for a half gallon of milk (if your mouth is hanging open right now, mine is too).
Believe me, its a lot of money to us too. But I completely believe in the health benefits of drinking raw milk (unpasteurized), and all of the good enzymes and bacteria that my body needs that are in it. And look at how good that butter looks! I can’t lie, raw milk, cream and butter are at least ten times tastier!
I realize this is a hot topic, and one that could cause at least 1000 comments, and some hurt feelings. So let’s not do that. I’ve already done it at my kid’s doctor and with friends. Lets just admire how easy it is to make your own butter, enjoy a nice English Muffin with lots of butter on top, and enjoy each other’s company…
Raw butter is almost impossible to find, and I would have to sell my firstborn to afford it, so I’ve been on the lookout for an easy recipe for it. I saw this video at www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com and had to try it. And it was perfect the very first time!
I’m not going to make my own video, I’ll let her give you the recipe and directions. The only thing I did was add a little sea salt in the end. You can also find out more about raw milk at www.realmilk.com.
And I have to say, I have NEVER seen butter this yellow/orange. These pictures are not color enhanced at all. Beautiful!
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I assume by ‘raw’ you are talking about unpasteurised? I’ve never tried it by I’ve seen it on sale at the supermarkets here in London and I know there’s a lot of cheese in Eurpoe that is made on unpasteurised milk – it’s suppose to give a better flavour – I know it’s a lot of issues with exporting stuff like that to the US.
I may have to by some raw milk and try and make some butter to compare the flavour!
I’m jealous of how available it is over there! It is like the prohibition over here.
Great post, I can smell the butter melting on that english muffin right now, . . good.
Bet you will really enjoy homemade healthy and nutritous mayonaise too if you have not made that yet.
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That’s on my list!
I’m off to ck that link! We travel over an hour ONE WAY to purchase our Raw Milk every single week. 🙂 It costs $5 a gallon and we have our own jars. In MI where we live you have to buy a “cow share” in order to drink Raw Milk. I’m looking for a place closer to us as the drive is costing me more than the milk! Gas just went up to $4.09 this weekend. LOVE our Raw Milk though! Best ever. Gotta try this butter! THANKS
I would kill for milk that cheap! It is $15 a gallon here, and I won’t even mention what butter is. Only a few places near Seattle sell it, so I’ve been thinking about finding a farm perhaps. But you’re right, the drive probably evens it out.
As a Chef and a firm believer that the lack of whole foods in our diets is the reason we have the obesity, and health issue that we have in america. I commend you on buying raw milk, and I will have to try to make this recipe one of these days. Thank you for sharing.
Incredible color in that butter!
We own a “cow share” in order to purchase raw milk. It’s $6 a gallon. I’m also getting raw cream this week to make raw butter! The raw cream is $16 a half gallon!!
Jealous! It seems crazy to me that prices are so varied around the country. $15 a gallon here.
I wish I could find raw milk in my area. It’s many, many miles to the nearest farm, and I have no way to get there, so I do the next best thing and buy organic cream and shake it in a jar to get my butter.
I’ve heard you can buy it online and have it shipped, but not sure of the details on it.
Great post, sounds and looks divine! I live in Lacey, WA, and I am allergic to cow’s milk and all cow’s milk products, so I found someone locally that would give me raw goat’s milk. I’ve had Meyenberg milk from the grocery store, and it was good, but oh my goodness I’ve NEVER had anything more decadently rich and delicious than raw goat’s milk. Unfortunately, that local person went out of business, so I am on the lookout for another way to get my hands on some of that amazing stuff again. I am frustrated that it is illegal here to buy raw milk; I would love to see the laws changed. If you know of anyone locally that will sell or give goat’s milk for a “donation”, please let me know! 🙂
Have you tried farmer’s markets? There are a lot up here, but I don’t know about it being raw, and a bit farther south.
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WOW I wish I could find raw cows milk. I’ve located a goat share but haven’t done it yet because my husband has decided he wouldn’t like it. If you want something just as sensational make your own riccota from a gallon. When I first made mine I almost cried it was so good .There are several videos on you tube I like the ones from I think William and Sonoma. The only reason conventional cows milk is pasteurized is because of everything they pump into the cows and the unhealthy conditions they subject them to live in. I read a study about how calfs were taken from there moms and given pasteurized milk and all but one died. Amazing how people just follow along like sheep and don’t find out about the truth in what we eat. I applaud you!!!
I have been thinking of trying out cheese this winter. I will check it out for sure!
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