Marijuana butter

Noelia Jiménez

I love to cook and write about marijuana. One day I started making marijuana butter and since then I haven't stopped creating the most varied recipes you can imagine.
15-09-2024 09:00:22 - Updated: 15 September, 2024

Today you will learn how to make weed butter easily and quickly, one of the basic ingredients in cannabis cooking. Weed butter is not only ideal for cannabis desserts, but it is also perfect for any recipe where you want to incorporate cannabis. More and more people are opting for this versatility in the kitchen, so let’s see how it’s done!

To make weed butter, you can use almost any part of the plant: small buds, leaves, or any plant material that contains resin. It doesn’t matter if it comes from an outdoor marijuana seed or from those grown indoors in a grow tent, the important thing is to make the most of the plant. However, if you use buds full of resin, you will need less quantity to obtain a potent and effective butter.

It is essential to keep in mind that when consuming cannabis-infused foods, the effects are not immediate; they are felt gradually. Therefore, it is key to consume responsibly and avoid overeating. The goal is to enjoy safely and pleasantly… Take it easy!

If you have already decided to prepare this delicious weed recipe and butter, keep reading to discover the detailed steps and achieve the best result.

🌞 Ingredients:

 

To make your own weed butter, here are the ingredients you will need:

• 250 to 300 grams of butter
• Half a liter of water
• 20 grams of buds or 50 grams of small flowers or leaves.

We recommend decarboxylating the cannabis before cooking, as although during the recipe process, the weed can be decarboxylated, doing it beforehand ensures that the decarboxylation is done correctly. If you want to know how to do it, click on this link How to decarboxylate weed?

🎬 Steps to Follow:

1. The first thing you need to do is finely grind all the leftover weed you are going to use, so its resin is better absorbed by the butter you add.
2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil and when it does, lower the heat to keep the water hot.
3. When you see that the water has stopped boiling, keep it that way and then add the leftover weed.
4. Keep the heat at a medium level and stir for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Next, you should add the butter to the pot along with the water and the weed and stir until you see that it has dissolved and mixed properly with everything. About 30 to 35 minutes.
6. After that time, strain the mixture with a strainer; it is more advisable to use a cloth strainer, but if you don’t have one, any regular kitchen strainer will do, into a glass container and let it rest at room temperature for about a couple of hours before putting it in the fridge until the butter has solidified, and when this happens, it’s time to remove the excess water.
7. Finally, when you have removed the excess water, put the container back in the fridge and your wonderful and delicious weed butter is ready.

✨ Effects of Weed Butter

Weed butter is known for producing potent and long-lasting effects when consumed in foods. It is important to understand these effects for responsible use. Here’s a summary of the main effects you can expect:

• Prolonged Psychoactive Effect: When consuming cannabis through food, the effects can take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to appear, but once felt, they can last between 4 to 8 hours or more, depending on the dose.
• Deep Relaxation: One of the most common effects is a feeling of relaxation both physically and mentally. This can be beneficial for those looking to relieve stress, anxiety, or pain.
• Euphoria and Creativity: Many people experience an uplifted mood and an increase in creativity. These effects are usually more intense in the initial phase of the experience.
• Increased Appetite: Known as “munchies,” consuming weed butter often increases appetite. It is a typical effect that can be useful for those needing to stimulate their appetite for medical reasons.
• Sleepiness: Depending on the strain used and the amount ingested, weed butter can cause sleepiness, making it useful for those with insomnia issues.
• Intense Body Effects: Unlike smoking, oral consumption produces a more “body” effect, meaning a feeling of weight and physical relaxation that can be profound.

🚦 Precautions and Responsible Consumption

• Controlled Dosage: The effects can be much stronger when consuming weed butter compared to other methods. It is essential to start with small doses and wait at least an hour before consuming more.
• Delayed Effects: Since the effects are not immediate, it is easy to overconsume. This is one of the most common mistakes and can lead to an unpleasant experience with effects that are too intense.
• Do Not Drive or Operate Machinery: After consuming weed butter, avoid activities that require concentration or coordination, as the effects can be unexpectedly strong.

🔥 Recipes with Weed Butter

Below I present two delicious recipes you can prepare with weed butter: cookies and cake. Always remember to consume responsibly and start with small portions to assess the effects.
 

1. Weed Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of weed butter (melted)
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 and 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the melted weed butter with the brown sugar and white sugar.
3. Add the eggs one by one and mix well. Then, add the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, sift the flour along with the baking powder and salt.
5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture, stirring well.
6. If desired, add the chocolate chips.
7. Form small balls of dough and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges.
9. Let cool and enjoy in moderation.

2. Weed Butter Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of weed butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup of sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Zest of one lemon or orange (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, beat the weed butter with the sugar until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the eggs one by one, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the vanilla extract and the lemon or orange zest.
5. In another bowl, sift the flour along with the baking powder.
6. Add the flour to the previous mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well integrated.
7. Pour the mixture into a previously greased and floured mold.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool, unmold, and enjoy.

📢 Important Advice:

The doses of weed butter in these recipes may vary depending on the potency. Always start with a small portion to gauge the effects before consuming more.

📖 Conclusion

As you can see, it is quite easy to prepare your own weed butter and the more times you make it, the quicker you will have it ready. You can improve and perfect the recipe according to your tastes and the effect you want it to produce. Increase or decrease the amount of weed to your liking, always keeping in mind that the effect of weed can take between 30 minutes and 1 hour to be felt. It is much better to eat slowly and gradually increase the amount to see how it affects you and what effects it produces. Better to fall short than to go overboard, which could lead to effects opposite to those expected.

You need to have a little more patience, but I assure you it will be worth it, as you will enjoy not only a delicious ingredient and a dish prepared by yourself, but you will also be able to savor the weed with all its nuances. Go ahead and prepare this butter; it will serve as a base for a lot of cannabis recipes. You will undoubtedly bring out the chef in you.👨‍🍳👩‍🍳