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The golden foundation of countless recipes. Butter provides richness, flavor, and tender texture to baked goods, sauces, and sautéed dishes.
Use cold butter for flaky pastries and pie crusts. Room temperature butter for creaming in cakes and cookies. Brown butter by cooking until the milk solids turn golden for a nutty, toasted flavor. Clarified butter (ghee) is ideal for high-heat cooking.
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