butter Recipes
18 delicious butter recipes from around the world
Brioche
A classic French butter bread, incredibly rich, eggy, and buttery. Its tender crumb makes it perfect for toast, French toast, sandwiches, or enjoyed simply on its own.
Chicken Kiev
A classic Russian dish featuring tender chicken breasts pounded thin, filled with a luscious herb and garlic butter, then breaded and fried to a golden crisp. The signature molten butter center is a delightful surprise.
Chicken Kyiv
A classic Ukrainian dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich, herb-infused butter. When sliced, the warm, herby butter gushes out, creating a delightful contrast with the crispy, golden-brown breadcrumb coating. This recipe requires careful preparation and chilling to ensure the butter stays contained during cooking.
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
An authentic and simple Roman dish featuring fresh fettuccine coated in a rich, emulsified sauce made from butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, and starchy pasta water. This recipe stays true to the original, foregoing cream for a lighter, more elegant sauce.
Classic French Butter Croissants
Authentic French butter croissants, crafted from a meticulously laminated dough, rolled, and shaped into iconic crescents. These croissants are the quintessential symbol of French patisserie, offering a flaky, buttery, and airy interior.
Crumpets
Classic British griddle cakes, known for their wonderfully spongy texture and signature honeycomb of holes. Perfect for a comforting tea time treat.
Escargots de Bourgogne
Burgundian snails - plump snails baked in their shells swimming in garlicky, herbed butter. The epitome of French indulgence.
Kouign-Amann
A traditional Breton pastry, Kouign-Amann (pronounced 'queen a-mahn') is a rich, laminated dough made with generous amounts of butter and sugar. The baking process creates distinct, caramelized layers, resulting in a dangerously addictive treat that is both flaky and chewy, with a deep buttery flavor and a crisp, caramelized crust.
Madeleines
Delicate French shell cakes, known for their distinctive hump and tender, buttery crumb. A classic treat, famously associated with Proust's literary recollections.
Beyti Kebab
Turkish wrapped kebab - adana wrapped in lavash with tomato butter. Modern classic.
İskender Kebap
Bursa layered kebab - döner on bread with tomato sauce and yogurt. Butter-drowned.
İskender Kebap
Bursa döner on bread - sliced döner over bread with tomato butter. Bursa specialty.
Bắp Xào (Vietnamese Butter Corn with Dried Shrimp)
A beloved Vietnamese street food snack, Bắp Xào features sweet corn kernels quickly sautéed with fragrant butter, savory dried shrimp, and fresh scallions, finished with a touch of sugar for a perfect sweet and savory balance.
Miso Ramen
A rich and hearty Miso Ramen, a signature dish from Hokkaido, Japan. This recipe features a deeply flavorful miso broth, tender noodles, and classic toppings like chashu, corn, and bean sprouts, finished with a swirl of butter for extra richness.
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
A classic coastal Mexican dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich, buttery sauce infused with an abundance of fragrant garlic and a hint of dried chili. This recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer.
Chechebsa (Ethiopian Fried Flatbread)
A popular Ethiopian breakfast dish made from torn pieces of freshly cooked flatbread (kita) tossed in a fragrant spiced clarified butter (niter kibbeh) infused with berbere spice. It's a comforting and hearty start to the day.
Piri Piri Prawns
Spicy African-Portuguese prawns - jumbo prawns grilled in fiery piri piri butter, served sizzling with crusty bread for dipping.
Smen (Moroccan Fermented Butter)
Smen is a traditional Moroccan preserved butter, essential for its unique, pungent, and deeply savory flavor. It's made by clarifying butter, then fermenting it with salt and herbs for an extended period. This process transforms the butter into a complex condiment used in many iconic Moroccan dishes.