ByIf you’re like most cannabis enthusiasts, then you love trying new products. And there’s no better way to enjoy cannabis than by using it in your favorite recipes. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to make cannabutter, which is a cannabis-infused butter that can be used in all sorts of recipes. So if you’re ready to start cooking with cannabis, keep reading!
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What is Cannabutter?
Cannabutter is simply cannabis-infused butter. It is an essential ingredient in many cannabis recipes, as it allows the THC to bind to the fat molecules, making it more bioavailable to the body. THC is not water-soluble, so it cannot be infused into water-based recipes like cookies or cakes. However, it can be infused into fats and oils, which is why cannabutter is such a versatile and valuable ingredient. In order to make cannabutter, you will need to simmer butter and water on the stovetop, adding cannabis once the butter has melted. This process decarboxylates the THC, making it more potent and psychoactive. Once the cannabutter has been strained and cooled, it can be used in any recipe that calls for butter. So whether you’re looking to make some brownies or baked potatoes, cannabutter is a necessary ingredient.
Making Weed Butter
Cannabis butter can be made by infusing cannabis with butter, or by heating up and mixing together cannabis and butter. It’s the most popular way for people to use their leftover trim and leaves. In order to make it, you will need:
- Cannabis trim or leaves
- Unsalted butter
- A saucepan or pot
- A stove
- Cheesecloth or a strainer
1) Decarboxylate your cannabis, either by baking it in the oven for about 30 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit or by using a sous-vide machine at 160 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour.
2) Grind your decarboxylated cannabis finely in a cannabis grinder or food processor.
3) Combine your ground-up decarboxylated weed with equal parts of melted butter, oil, lard, or vegetable oil in a double boiler.
4) Simmer on low heat for about 3 hours and then strain out any remaining plant matter from the mixture with cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
Cannabutter is easy enough for anyone—even those with no cooking experience—to make at home with some simple ingredients and equipment. With this guide, there’s no reason not try whipping up a batch of your own homemade cannabutter! Who knows, you might just find yourself with a new favorite recipe!
How About Vegan Cannabis Butter
Vegan cannabutter is a vegan alternative to traditional cannabutter, which is made with butter. Unlike traditional cannabutter, vegan cannabutter does not contain any dairy products. This makes it an ideal choice for vegans or those with dairy allergies. vegan cannabutter is also less likely to cause stomach upset than traditional cannabutter. To make vegan cannabutter, you will need 1 cup of vegan margarine, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of ground cannabis, and a double boiler. Begin by melting the vegan margarine in the double boiler. Once the margarine has melted, add the water and ground cannabis. Stir until combined and then simmer for 3-4 hours. Once finished, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. When ready to use, simply substitute vegan cannabutter for traditional butter in any recipe. Enjoy!
How to Use Cannabutter to Make Homemade Edibles?
Homemade cannabis edibles are becoming increasingly popular as more people learn about the benefits of weed butter. Not only is it a healthier alternative to smoking, but it also allows people to microdose and control their dosage more easily. homemade weed butter is also relatively easy to make, and it can be used in a variety of recipes. The most important thing to keep in mind when making homemade cannabis edibles is to start with a low dose and increase gradually, as edibles can take up to two hours to take effect. With a little practice, anyone can enjoy the benefits of homemade cannabis edibles.
The cannabutter can be used in place of regular butter in any recipe. Start with a small amount and see how you feel before eating more. Here are some recipes for you to enjoy being high:
Cannabutter Brownies
Brownies are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. And while they’re typically made with chocolate, there’s no reason why you can’t mix things up and make them with cannabutter instead. The key to making cannabutter brownies is to start by melting the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once it’s melted, add the sugar and stir until it’s dissolved. You can mix cannabutter with normal butter according to the THC level of your cannabutter. Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract and whisk until everything is combined. Then, add the flour and cocoa powder and mix until everything is well blended. Finally, pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Brownies made with butter are dense, fudgy, and delicious – perfect for any occasion!
Steak with Cannabutter
Cooking a perfect steak is an art form, and there are a million different ways to do it. But if you’re looking to add a little something extra to your steak dinner, why not try cooking with cannabutter?
The key to cook steak with cannabutter is to be careful not to overcook the steak, as the butter can cause the meat to become greasy. Start by heating a pan over medium-high heat, then add a tablespoon of cannabutter. Once the butter has melted, add your steak to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side. Then, remove from the heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Cannabutter Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup cannabutter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the cannabutter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Cannabutter Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup cannabutter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream together the cannabutter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
2. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks
Cannabutter Peanut butter
Peanut butter is a popular choice for cannabutter because it is high in fat, which helps to extract the cannabinoids from the cannabis. In addition, peanut butter has a strong flavor that can help to mask the taste of cannabis. To make cannabutter peanut butter, you can basically add cannabutter to store-bought peanut butter to turn it into cannabutter peanut butter. Just be sure to use cannabutter that has been properly decarboxylated so that you don’t end up with inactive cannabutter.
FAQ – Cannabutter
How much cannabis should I use?
Start by using a quarter ounce of cannabis and then add more if you want a stronger flavor or effect. Be careful not to use too much, as it can have negative effects on the taste and texture of your food.
How long should I cook my cannabutter?
The length of time that you cook your cannabutter will depend on how potent you want it and how strong the strain is. You can also alter the potency by adding more or less cannabis.
How long does cannabutter last?
The cannabutter should be kept in the refrigerator and used within one month of making it.
Can you freeze cannabutter?
The answer is yes! Cannabutter can be frozen for long-term storage. When freezing cannabutter, it’s important to use an airtight container to prevent freezer burn. You can freeze cannabutter in its original container if it’s glass or plastic, or you can transfer it to a zip-top freezer bag. If you plan to use the cannabutter within a few months, it will be fine stored in the fridge. For longer-term storage, cannabutter can be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you’re ready to use the frozen cannabutter, thaw it in the fridge overnight before using it in your recipes.
