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Miyoko's Butter Recipe Copycat homemade cultured vegan butter on a wooden board with artisan bread and avocado oil
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Miyoko's Butter Recipe Copycat

Make Miyoko's Butter Recipe Copycat at home with simple ingredients. Get creamy vegan butter for baking and spreading. Try it today!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 Tablespoons
Course: Condiment, Spread
Cuisine: American, Plant-Based
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Equipment
  • High-speed blender or immersion blender
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Silicone butter mold or parchment-lined container
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup refined coconut oil melted and slightly cooled
  • ¼ cup avocado oil or sunflower oil
  • ½ cup plain unsweetened soy milk cold
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon liquid sunflower lecithin
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Tiny pinch turmeric optional, for color

Method
 

Step 1: Make the Vegan Buttermilk
  1. Combine the cold soy milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 2: Prepare the Coconut Oil
  1. Melt the refined coconut oil gently. Allow it to cool slightly so it is warm but not hot.
Step 3: Blend the Ingredients
  1. Add the vegan buttermilk, refined coconut oil, avocado oil, sunflower lecithin, salt, and turmeric to a blender.
  2. Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Transfer to a Mold
  1. Pour the mixture into a silicone butter mold or parchment-lined container. Tap gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Step 5: Chill the Butter
  1. Place in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes.
  2. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until fully firm.
Step 6: Serve and Store
  1. Slice, spread, cook, or bake as desired. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
  1. Always use refined coconut oil to avoid a strong coconut flavor.
  2. Sunflower lecithin helps prevent separation and creates a smoother texture.
  3. For a firmer baking butter, reduce the liquid oil slightly and increase lecithin.
  4. For a softer spreadable butter, increase the liquid oil and reduce the lecithin.
  5. The butter can be frozen for up to 4 months.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Per Tablespoon (14g)

Nutrient
Amount
Calories
100
Total Fat
11g
Saturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
55mg
Total Carbohydrates
0g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars
0g
Added Sugars
0g
Protein
0g
Vitamin E
1mg
Calcium
2mg
Potassium
5mg