Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Culturing the cream develops complex tangy flavors that elevate the finished butter. The paddle attachment quickly separates butter solids from cultured buttermilk with minimal effort. Washing the butter thoroughly improves texture, flavor, and storage life. While traditional sweet cream butter highlights the pure flavor of fresh dairy, cultured butter offers something more complex.