Grocery · 16 oz
Unsalted Butter
What it is
This is a dairy product made from churning milk or cream. It is a solid fat at room temperature and melts when heated. This particular butter has no salt added, which allows for more control over the final flavor of dishes. It is a common ingredient in baking and cooking.
How people cook with it
Butter is a versatile ingredient used in both sweet and savory applications. It adds richness and flavor to many dishes.
- Baking cakes and cookies
- Sautéing vegetables
- Sauce enrichment
- Spreading on toast
Unsalted butter can be used in a variety of ways. For baking, it is often creamed with sugar to create a light and airy texture. It can be melted and added to batters or used to grease pans. In savory cooking, it is excellent for sautéing ingredients, providing a base for sauces, or finishing dishes with a glossy sheen. Its lack of salt makes it ideal when you want to precisely season your food without the added salt from the butter itself.
How it differs from similar foods
Unsalted butter differs from salted butter by the absence of added salt. This distinction is important for bakers and cooks who need to control the salt content of their recipes. Salted butter has a longer shelf life due to its preservative qualities, but unsalted butter offers a purer dairy flavor.
Who it is for
Home cooks and professional chefs alike use unsalted butter for its versatility and flavor control.
How to keep the rest
To store leftover unsalted butter, wrap it tightly in its original packaging or plastic wrap. Keep it refrigerated to maintain its freshness and prevent it from going rancid. For longer storage, it can be frozen.