Grocery
Bulk Unsalted Butter
What it is
This is a large block of unsalted butter. Butter is a dairy product made by churning cream or milk. It is a solid fat at room temperature and melts when heated. Unsalted butter allows the cook to control the amount of salt in a dish. It is a staple in many kitchens for both sweet and savory cooking.
How people cook with it
Butter is incredibly versatile and can be used in countless culinary applications.
- Baking cakes and cookies
- Sautéing vegetables
- Making sauces and gravies
- Spreading on toast
For baking, butter is often creamed with sugar to create a light and airy base for cakes and cookies. It can also be melted and added to batters or used to grease baking pans. In savory cooking, butter is excellent for sautéing aromatics like onions and garlic, adding richness to pan sauces, or finishing dishes like mashed potatoes. It can also be used to make compound butters with herbs or spices for grilling or serving with steak.
How it differs from similar foods
Unsalted butter differs from salted butter by the absence of added salt. This gives the cook complete control over the final saltiness of a dish. Salted butter has a longer shelf life due to the preservative properties of salt. The flavor profile is also slightly different, with unsalted butter offering a purer dairy taste.
Who it is for
Home cooks and professional chefs alike use butter for its essential role in flavor and texture.
How to keep the rest
To store the remaining butter, wrap it tightly in its original packaging or in plastic wrap. Keep it in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and prevent spoilage. For longer storage, butter can be frozen, which is ideal for large quantities like this bulk package.