Can my business partner with Lake and Churn?

We are selectively partnering with retail locations across the west metro through a managed consignment model. If you are a small business in Wayzata, Excelsior, Chaska, Deephaven, Plymouth, or Orono and think Lake and Churn would be a good fit for your customers, reach out at hello@lakeandchurn.com and let's talk.

Can I place a bulk or custom order?

Yes. We offer bulk ordering for everyday consumers, home entertainers, and professional kitchens across the west metro. Custom orders are also available — send us a message at hello@lakeandchurn.com and we will follow up to discuss the particulars over the phone.

Do you ship outside Minnesota?

Not at this time. Lake and Churn is a local Minnesota brand. We sell exclusively in the west metro through MN Lake and Bake and local pickup ordered at lakeandchurn.com.

How do I store compound butter and how long does it last?

Keep your Lake and Churn butter in the freezer or refrigerator until you are ready to use it. It stays fresh for 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator and up to 6 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.

Is Lake and Churn butter salted or unsalted?

Lake and Churn compound butter is unsalted. The flavor in every batch comes from the quality of the ingredients — not added salt.

Small Batch. Real Ingredients. Made in the West Metro.

Compound Butter for Every Occasion

For the Home Gourmet

Weekend Brunch: Elevate your waffles or French toast instantly with a medallion of Cinnamon Sugar from Lake and Churn
The Perfect Board: Our Garlic Herb isn't just a spread; it’s the centerpiece of a charcuterie board. Pair it with a warm baguette.
The 5-Minute Steak: Finish your ribeye by melting a disc of savory butter over the top during the final minute of resting for a restaurant-quality taste.
For the Pastry Chef &Professional Baker
Superior Lamination: With a higher fat content than standard grocery store sticks, our butter provides the elasticity needed for flaky croissants and puff pastries.
The "200 Cupcake" Solution: Skip the prep time. Our Lemon Honey serves as a pre-balanced base for gourmet buttercreams and fillings. One 16 oz Baker’s Roll provides enough concentrated flavor for large-scale dessert production without the need for additional zesting or infusions.
Consistent Crumb: Use our Plain artisan butter in shortbread or pie crusts to achieve a richer, more tender crumb that highlights the quality of the cream.

Lake and Churn four flavor options: Lemon Honey, Cinnamon Sugar, Garlic Herb, and Plain compound butter

Who Started Lake and Churn?

Lake and Churn was started by Chris and Jess, two people living and working in the Minnetonka area of Minnesota's west metro.

Chris handles the business side — the website, the marketing, and getting Lake and Churn in front of the right people. Jess runs the kitchen. She develops every recipe, tests every batch, and doesn't let anything out the door until it's exactly right. Between the two of them, they've built something small, deliberate, and worth talking about.

Lake and Churn launched in 2026 with four flavors and a simple goal: bringing butter back to the table!

Compound Butter, Explained

What is compound butter? Compound butter is butter blended with additional ingredients — fresh herbs, roasted garlic, spices, honey, or citrus — to create something more layered and versatile than plain butter alone. It's been a staple in professional kitchens for decades and is now one of the fastest growing specialty food categories among home cooks, grillers, and food enthusiasts from Minnesota to across the country.

Lake and Churn compound butters come in four flavors — Plain, Garlic Herb, Cinnamon Sugar, and Lemon Honey — each made in small batches in the west metro of the Twin Cities using real ingredients and no shortcuts.

Why did Lake and Churn start making compound butter? Chris and Jess started making compound butter because the options available locally — in grocery stores, from larger producers, across the west metro — didn't deliver the quality or flavor they were looking for. So Jess started experimenting. The first batch was good. The twentieth was better. Lake and Churn was the result.

Today Lake and Churn artisan compound butter is available at MN Lake and Bake serving Wayzata, Deephaven, Excelsior, Chaska, Plymouth, and Orono — and for local pickup at lakeandchurn.com.