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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
๐ก Tips & Tricks
- โUse cold butter for flaky pastry, room temperature for creaming
- โBrown butter for nutty flavor in baked goods and pasta
- โClarify butter for high-heat cooking
๐ฅ Nutrition Highlights
Calories
102 per tablespoon
Fat
12g
Key Nutrients
Vitamin AVitamin D
๐ Recipes with Butter
Kaya Toast
Malaysia
1 hour 10 minutes
Tajine Mechoui Lamb
Algeria
4 hours 30 minutes
Trinidad Rum Cake
Trinidad and Tobago
2 hours
Maltese Baked Fish with Herbs
Malta
45 minutes
Couscous aux Sept Lรฉgumes
Algeria
2 hours 15 minutes
Mrouzia
Algeria
3 hours 30 minutes
Ma9roudet Louz
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes
Svele
Norway
30 minutes
Calulu de Carne de Porco com Ginguba
Angola
2 hours
Omani Mashdood bil Tamar
Oman
20 minutes
Arroz de Marisco Angolano
Angola
1 hour 15 minutes
Gazelle Horns
Algeria
1 hour 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
๐ Substitutes
- Ghee
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil (for savory)
๐ฝ๏ธ Pairs Well With
Everything