Sour Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, pour the 2 cups of heavy cream and add 1 cup of buttermilk.
- 2
Mix Well
Whisk the cream and buttermilk together until they are well combined. Ensure there are no lumps.
- 3
Add Salt
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture and whisk again until the salt is fully dissolved.
- 4
Cover and Let Sit
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for about 12-24 hours, depending on how tangy you want your sour cream.
- 5
Check Consistency
After the resting period, check the consistency. It should be thickened and creamy.
- 6
Refrigerate
Once it has thickened to your liking, transfer the sour cream to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will continue to thicken as it cools.