How to Make Sour Cream
Sour cream is a common kitchen pantry staple used in many households for baked goods and sauces. Sour cream further adds texture and flavor to many recipes. It is a traditional ingredient in Eastern European, German and Russian cuisine. It is possible to make your own sour cream at home in as little as one day. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 quart glass Mason jar with lid
- 1/4 cup active fresh-cultured buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh heavy cream
- Black felt pen
Instructions
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Pour the active fresh cultured buttermilk into a clean quart Mason jar. Add the fresh heavy cream to the jar. Screw the lid on tight and shake the jar for 3 minutes to mix it thoroughly.
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Write the date and the words "Sour Cream" on the lid with a black felt pen.
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Set the sour cream mixture in a warm, safe place where it will not be disturbed and can come to room temperature or 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it sit for 24 hours.
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Remove the lid and dip a spoon into the cream. If it is thick and clings to the spoon, the sour cream is done. Replace the lid and store the sour cream in your refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
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Tips & Warnings
Sour cream made with heavy cream will keep up to two weeks, while the light cream version will keep for a week.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
Room temperature can be between 65 to 90 degrees. Temperatures outside that range may make the cream set at a different time rate.
Make sour cream with active fresh cultured buttermilk only. If it doesn't say active or fresh on the label, don't use it, as it won't contain the proper bacteria needed to make sour cream and will turn rancid on you.
