Willard's Practical Butter Book: A Complete Treatise, Om Butter-Making at Pactories and Farm Dairies, Including the Selection, Feeding and Management ... and Creameries, Dairy Fixtures, Utensils, Etc - Hardcover

X. A. Willard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267501722 ISBN 13: 9780267501724

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical butter making with this complete guide to farm and factory dairies.

Willard's Practical Butter Book offers clear, step‑by‑step guidance on turning milk into butter and cheese, with plans for dairy rooms, creamery fixtures, and utensils. It blends practical instruction with historical context on the butter industry, making it useful for both hobbyists and professionals.

This edition focuses on how to run a successful butter dairy, from selecting stock and feeding for quality milk to designing spaces that keep dairy rooms ventilated and efficient. You’ll find illustrated plans, equipment lists, and notes on best practices for handling milk, cream, and butter. The text emphasizes reliability, sanitation, and the economics of butter production in both farm and factory settings.

• Learn the core factors behind good butter, including milk quality, setting the right conditions for cream, and proper churning techniques.
• Explore dairy room layouts, refrigeration concepts, and the use of specialized fixtures and utensils.
• Discover historical methods for cooling, ventilation, and maintaining butter quality in varying climates.
• Understand how market trends and consumption patterns influence dairy operations and stock choices.

Ideal for readers of early dairy manuals, this book suits dairy farmers, creamery operators, and home dairy enthusiasts seeking a practical, room‑by‑room approach to butter dairying.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267501722
• ISBN 13: 9780267501724
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 177