Roll Butter

LarryC

While visiting back in Michigan I found what's called "Roll Butter" in the grocery store. It comes in a 2# roll and is made by some Amish community in Ohio. It is so good it makes regular butter taste like lard. But it is also about $4.00 per pound.

When I got back to Minnesota I tried to find it, but couldn't. So, using the label off the butter, I found a web site for Heini's Cheese Chalet in Millersburg, Ohio, supposedly Amish country. Even though I tend not to believe that the Amish would access the web, I e-mailed them anyway for information on how I could order more roll butter. The e-mail I received back said, word for word, "Call 1-800-253-6636 and ask for either Ruby or Elva and they will help you." I called and got Elva, who happened to be just the sweetest lady. She took my order and said they would pack it in a cooler for me so that it would arrive fresh for me. Four days later I received my 8# order. Delicious!

Amish? If they say they are, I'll believe them.

I baked a loaf of Callah bread, grabbed the butter crock and went to heaven.

Parabeagle

Sounds great... but what makes it so special vs. regular butter? Makes me curious enough to want to order some. Do they ship all over the US?

LarryC

From what I know of it, their cows have access to some pretty good grazing which makes the butter richer and more yellow.

With a website and an 800 number, I would guess that they would ship anywhere. Ask Elva.

Don D

Amish cows are bred to meditate and chant while grazing. They also disdain the habits of most other bovines. In combination, these traits make for a superior, high-yield milk.

LarryC

Thanks for clarifying....pun intended.

mushroomHR

FYI--Millersburg, Ohio is definitely Amish country. Right in the heart of it as a matter of fact.

TN HR

I know exactly what you're talking about. I used to live near Lancaster, PA, another Amish mecca. I used to find it comical to see the UPS truck out in New Holland, PA picking up small furniture in the barn (which had internet access for the web site). The house, however, still had no power or running water The simple life.