Got Bored. Made Butter.

Was recently informed that our local and wonderful Lubber's Farm can no longer be covered under insurance if they continue to do their raw milk shares. We have until December 31 to pick up our last gallon of milk. Sad day for a lot of families. I've been pondering what to do with the milk that I've gotten. Matt doesn't drink too much milk so it's usually up to me to creatively consume the raw milk. I've made ice cream, cheese, and butter. All were delicious. I figured there was more of a need for butter at this point. Freshly baked bread goes hand in hand with prepared butter. Unfortunately, John's latest batch of bread was quickly consumed and this is a once a week endeavor. Oh well, there is still bagels left!

 

It still amazes me that taking a white cream and blending the smithereens out of it turns it yellow! This batch turned out a lot better than the last. I don't know why. maybe because this time I kneaded the butter in cool water vs. water so cold your hands go numb. It was less crumbly.

As far as the farm goes, I'm glad they can still make their cheeses. Apparently as long as you age the cheese for at least 60 days, It's "perfectly safe". Although raw milk is perfectly safe to begin with... Oh USDA, how I wish I could believe that you really do have the peoples interest in your hearts. On the upside, I am looking forward to the possibilities of being an intern at the creamery in the summer. I'm excited to see what they are planning to do with all the excess milk now that it can no longer go to cow share members...