Spread the Love: The Real Scoop on Butter

At Bella Lucia, we’re obsessed with butter. The creamy, golden ingredient that makes every meal better. Our love for it inspired us to design the perfect butter dish, crafted to keep your butter fresh, soft and ready to enjoy. But here’s a surprising fact, the “butter” you purchase from the supermarket isn’t always real butter. Many commercial spreads contain additives, preservatives or vegetable oils that change the texture and taste.

That’s why storing your butter properly matters. With the right dish, you can enjoy soft, spreadable butter straight from the fridge, perfect for toast, cooking or finishing off a dish.

What Makes Butter…Butter?

If you’re buying butter instead of making it yourself, it’s important to look out for the below.

Make sure to check the ingredients, real butter contains only cream and sometimes salt. Anything with vegetable oils, stabilisers or preservatives is not pure butter.

True butter has around 80% milk fat. Lower-fat spreads are usually blended products.

Avoid “blended” labels, words like “butter blend” or “light butter” usually indicate oils have been added.

Colour isn’t everything, butter ranges from pale yellow to golden depending on the cow’s diet, so always check the ingredient list.

Homemade Butter Recipe: Creamy Goodness in Minutes

Making your own butter at home is surprisingly easy and it tastes so much better than store-bought!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (500 ml) heavy cream or double cream
• A pinch of salt (optional)
• Ice water (for washing)

Equipment:

• Stand mixer, hand mixer, or jar with a tight lid
• Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• Bowl

Instructions:

1. Pour the cream into a bowl or jar and whip on medium-high speed. First, it becomes whipped cream. Keep going!
2. After a few minutes, it will separate into yellow butter solids and milky buttermilk.
3. Drain the buttermilk - you can save it for pancakes or baking if you like!
4. Wash the Butter by placing the butter in a bowl, add ice water and knead gently. Repeat until the water is clear. 
5. Add Salt (Optional) by kneading in a pinch for flavour.
6. Form the butter into a block and store in your butter dish in the fridge up to a week, or freeze for longer.

Tips: Add herbs, garlic, or spices for delicious flavoured butter. Always use cold cream for best results.

Why the Right Butter Dish Matters

Keeping butter fresh, soft and easy to spread is just as important as what’s in it. Our Bella Butter Dish is designed to:

• Fit butter perfectly and keep it contained
• Keep the lid snug with groove shapes
• Add a playful, stylish touch to your kitchen

Whether you make it yourself or choose the best supermarket butter, storing it properly is key to enjoying rich, fresh flavour. With these tips and your Bella Lucia butter dish, every meal becomes a little more delicious.