Using an electric mixer, whip a 14.5-ounce can of evaporated milk with the gelatin mixture then beat that mixture into the softened butter. Add salt to taste. Pack into a dish and store in the refrigerator.
Through the years that recipe was made simpler. So if you’ve scoffed at the price of butter lately, give this old-school trick a try. In a bowl, bring your pound of butter to room temperature. Then cream the butter with evaporated milk or condensed milk—but not sweetened condensed milk, unless you’re looking for something akin to honey butter.
Sliced bread on a wooden board with a bowl of butter and a butter knife nearby
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This creates a soft butter spread that can be used in a million ways. From topping pancakes and waffles, to smearing on hot bread out of the oven, this creamy spread is a delicious way to save yourself some money at the till. Be warned, don’t use this spread to sauté your dinner. Instead, use a type of oil and save this mixture for spreading, mixing, and topping your favorite foods and meals.
