Homemade Cultured Sour Cream

from ButterYum

makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

    • 1 tablespoon yogurt (containing lives cultured)

    • (optional) freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions

    1. Place the cream in a sterile jar; add yogurt and mix well.

    2. Cover jar with a paper towel, cheesecloth, or coffee filter and set aside for 24 hours.

    3. Remove paper towel and cover jar with proper lid; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.