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Butter
Also known as: mantequilla, burro, beurre
Rich dairy fat essential for baking and cooking. Salted for general use; unsalted for baking and sauces. European butter has higher fat content.
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Origin
Ancient civilizations
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Storage
Refrigerate or freeze; can be left out for short periods
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Shelf Life
1 month refrigerated, 6 months frozen
💡 Tips & Tricks
- ✓Use cold butter for flaky pastry, room temperature for creaming
- ✓Brown butter for nutty flavor in baked goods and pasta
- ✓Clarify butter for high-heat cooking
🥗 Nutrition Highlights
Calories
102 per tablespoon
Fat
12g
Key Nutrients
Vitamin AVitamin D
📖 Recipes with Butter
Algerian Shakshuka
Algeria
50 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Légumes
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2 hours 15 minutes
Gazelle Horns
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1 hour 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
Ma9roudet Louz
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1 hour 5 minutes
Makroudh de Sétif
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
Mrouzia
Algeria
3 hours 30 minutes
Patates Farcies à l'Algérienne
Algeria
1 hour 20 minutes
Patisseries aux Amandes et Miel Algériennes
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Patisseries Orientales Algériennes
Algeria
1 hour 30 minutes
Tajine Lahm Lhalou
Algeria
1 hour 50 minutes
Tajine Mechoui Lamb
Algeria
4 hours 30 minutes
Arroz de Marisco Angolano
Angola
1 hour 15 minutes