Bake your own: make butter & buttermilk scones

Butter was considered the golden commodity of the 1900s and today still, every knob is worth its weight in gold. And rightfully so! Join us on the historical farm of Soetmelksvlei to see how butter is made from scratch – from the milking of the cow to the separation of the cream and, finally, the making of real farm butter.

Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard of Soetmelksvlei, which represents a time when life was simpler, and craftsmanship was treasured. Here, master baker Martjie Malan will teach you the art of making traditional butter. With the buttermilk by-product, you’ll also learn to create the most decadent berry-infused scones.

After a hands-on morning in the farm air, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.