Welcome, my daring culinary comrades, to a tantalizing journey into the world of homemade cannabis-infused butter – or as we like to call it, cannabutter. If you’ve ever dreamed of whipping up a batch of baked goodies that’ll leave your taste buds tingling and your mind soaring, then you’re in for a treat. So, grab your apron, sharpen your knives, and let’s dive headfirst into the whimsical world of cannabutter – with a side of sass, of course!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of ground cannabis flower (decarboxylated – more on that later)
- Water
Instructions:
- First things first, we need to decarboxylate our cannabis – fancy lingo for activating those precious cannabinoids and turning them into the good stuff we know and love. Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C) and spread your ground cannabis flower evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pop it in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, giving it a gentle stir halfway through to ensure even heating. Trust us, this step is crucial for unlocking the full potential of your herb – don’t skip it!
- Once your cannabis is nice and toasty, it’s time to infuse it into our buttery base. In a saucepan, combine the butter and water over low heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted. This magical combination of butter and water helps prevent the butter from burning while extracting all those glorious cannabinoids from our cannabis.
- Once the butter is melted, add your decarboxylated cannabis to the saucepan and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. As the butter simmers, the cannabinoids will gradually infuse into the fat, transforming it into a potent potion fit for a cannabis wizard.
- After 2-3 hours of simmering, it’s time to strain out the plant material and collect our liquid gold. Set a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a heatproof bowl or container, and carefully pour the mixture through to strain out any remaining bits of cannabis. Press down on the plant material with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible – waste not, want not!
- Allow your freshly strained cannabutter to cool at room temperature for a bit before transferring it to the fridge to chill and solidify. Once chilled, you can scoop it out and use it just like regular butter in all your favorite recipes – from cookies and brownies to cakes and savory dishes. The possibilities are endless, my friends – so get creative and let your culinary imagination run wild!
And there you have it, folks – a recipe for homemade cannabutter that’ll take your edibles to new heights (quite literally). Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a daring kitchen novice, making your own cannabutter is a fun and rewarding adventure that’s sure to impress even the most discerning palate. So, roll up your sleeves, fire up the stove, and get ready to elevate your culinary creations to a whole new level. Happy cooking, and may your cannabutter be as potent as it is delicious!