The first time I made butter was by accident! I had whipped heavy cream to make a dessert topping and when more people showed up, I just turned the mixer on again thinking to "re-fluff" the whipping cream, but I forgot it was running. When I came back in about 5 minutes I looked and found I had butter! It tasted very much like the unsalted you can get at the store. Now I always make my compound butter with the Kitchenaide Mixer. My Favorite for steaks... 3 lb softened butter 1/4 cup portabella mushrooms finely chopped(sautéed in EVOO) 1/4 cup oven roasted garlic 1 or 2 roasted habs (depending on the guest or heat) *pinch each of fennel, thyme, rosemary *any of these are optional since I rarely add salt to anything there is none in here, but I have had friends add some kosher (adds a strange crunch) Mix well leave in fridge for a day. Use to sauté, top or baste with. IF you don't use all of it, it will last about a week in the fridge. Diane >>