steve2-in-la
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I have the DLC-5. Cost me $110 bucks, check out this link.
http://www.thegourmetdepotco.com/store/store_details.asp?item=2458
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Can't believe . . . I just made my own butter!
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I will put in a plug again for checking Habitat for Humanity outlets for small appliances
I bought a:
George Forman grill = $8
Old-fashioned round electric waffle iron = $8
Microwave-sized Convection oven = $22
At the same trip, I saw
Full-size crock pot = $8
Small-size crock pot = $5 (almost bought this)
El cheapo espresso makers = $10
blender = $5
I know I've seen food processors there too, but already own a large and small one.
They test them before putting them out.
I bought a:
George Forman grill = $8
Old-fashioned round electric waffle iron = $8
Microwave-sized Convection oven = $22
At the same trip, I saw
Full-size crock pot = $8
Small-size crock pot = $5 (almost bought this)
El cheapo espresso makers = $10
blender = $5
I know I've seen food processors there too, but already own a large and small one.
They test them before putting them out.
Our sponsoring website has it for $119, free shipping.
http://foodprocessors.eat.at/item182.Cuisinart-Food-Processor-DLC5.html
http://foodprocessors.eat.at/item182.Cuisinart-Food-Processor-DLC5.html
shaun-in-to
Well-known member
Is it clear water that's leaking out, or buttermilk? Your recipe doesn't have
the clarifying steps that mine does. Mine starts out the same (2 cups cream) but says process until the butter comes together in large grainy globs (about a minute after the processor sound changes from whirring to sloshing). Then you drain off the buttermilk and add 1/2 cup ice cold water. Process a couple of seconds until the water is cloudy. Drain it off and repeat until the water stays clear, which indicates that all the buttermilk has been washed from the butter.
Not sure, though, if that affects the flavor, which would, as you say, depend on the quality of the cream. If you have to use supermarket brands, avoid ultrapasteurized cream; it's really hard to make butter with it.
the clarifying steps that mine does. Mine starts out the same (2 cups cream) but says process until the butter comes together in large grainy globs (about a minute after the processor sound changes from whirring to sloshing). Then you drain off the buttermilk and add 1/2 cup ice cold water. Process a couple of seconds until the water is cloudy. Drain it off and repeat until the water stays clear, which indicates that all the buttermilk has been washed from the butter.
Not sure, though, if that affects the flavor, which would, as you say, depend on the quality of the cream. If you have to use supermarket brands, avoid ultrapasteurized cream; it's really hard to make butter with it.
steve2-in-la
Well-known member
So in conclusion, the experience was interesting but not even close to cost effective.
steve2-in-la
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It's watered buttermilk and relatively tiny amounts. Still, problematic for cooking.
Giving the butter an extra few pulses once mixed with the ice water is a good idea. I only poured it over. Probably would have separated better that way. Next time.
Giving the butter an extra few pulses once mixed with the ice water is a good idea. I only poured it over. Probably would have separated better that way. Next time.
dianncy1964, I just replaced an old Cuisinart that I burned up after 15 yrs of heavy usage, and
I bought a refurbished DLC-7 SuperPro directly from the Cuisinart Company for $150.00 + shipping. That included a work bowl, metal blade, plastic bread blade, stem, 2 tops (or pushers) for the bowl and 1 slicing blade and 1 shredding blade.
I bought a refurbished DLC-7 SuperPro directly from the Cuisinart Company for $150.00 + shipping. That included a work bowl, metal blade, plastic bread blade, stem, 2 tops (or pushers) for the bowl and 1 slicing blade and 1 shredding blade.