Antique Primitive Cherry Imprinted Wood Butter Mold

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You are bidding on an antique butter mold from the late 1800s. Beautiful cherry wood, brass hinges, dovetail joints. Measures 6" x 5" x 2.25". In excellent condition, it could still actually be used (see below). The rich, gleaming wood & wonderful imprinted design add a touch of rustic elegance to any home. Food professional teacher, Alice Ross, writes of butter making and molding (Hearth-to-Hearth, October 2000): If you want to try it yourself, the trick in a successful casting is to first briefly soak and then chill the mold. Then, after packing the butter in, refrigerate until firm, and then pop out into a plate. If you want to make your own butter to match the handsome form, all you need is fresh whipping cream. Whisk or beat past the whipped cream stage until the butterfat forms firm yellow lumps and separates from the remaining buttermilk. (Save the buttermilk: let it sit out at room temperature overnight to culture, and either drink it or use it in cooking.) Paddle and press the butter in several washes of cold water until t are no traces of buttermilk left. Salt if desired. Pack into soaked and chilled wooden molds, refrigerate to harden and then un-mold." All the items on my site are shipped within 3 business days of payment. Shipping discount offered for multiple purchases. All the items are sold from a pet-free, smoke-free read more

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