The Butter Book by Anna Stockwell

A delightful celebration of butter in all its golden glory―history, how-tos, and irresistible recipes for anyone who believes everything is better with butter. “This new book about the joys of butter will make your heart melt.”―Vogue “It is shaped like a stick of butter. It is about butter. It will make you feel stupid for not having thought harder about butter before now, which is the correct emotional response.”―Sohla El-Waylly, author of Start Here Butter is a perfect ingredient. In both cooking and baking, it can be foundational or a finishing touch. It’s a flavor powerhouse, a sauce emulsifier, a taste enhancer, and above all else, a bringer of joy. In this charming kitchen companion, you’ll discover: Butter’s curious history Tips for buying butter, fun ways to serve it, and its ability to transform the most humble foods―a pot of rice, a day-old muffin―into something revelatory How to make butter at home, then whip, clarify, or compound it to elevate your everyday cooking Read more

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