Essential Everyday · 16 oz
Essential Everyday Salted Sweet Cream Butter
What it is
This is a block of butter made from sweet cream, which is the liquid part of milk left after churning cream into butter. It has salt added to it, which enhances its flavor and also acts as a mild preservative. The butter is typically sold in a solid form and is a common staple in kitchens for both cooking and baking. Its smooth texture and rich taste make it versatile.
How people cook with it
Butter is a fundamental ingredient for adding richness and flavor to a wide array of dishes. It is used in both sweet and savory preparations.
- Spreading on toast
- Baking cakes and cookies
- Sautéing vegetables
- Sauces and glazes
When baking, butter is often creamed with sugar to create a light and airy base for cakes and cookies. It can also be melted to add moisture and richness to batters or to bind ingredients together. In savory cooking, butter is excellent for sautéing vegetables, adding a glossy finish to pan-seared meats, or forming the base of flavorful sauces. It melts easily and can be browned for a nutty depth of flavor, often used in finishing dishes.
How it differs from similar foods
Salted butter differs from unsalted butter primarily in its flavor profile and the presence of added salt. Unsalted butter allows the cook to control the exact amount of salt in a recipe, which is often preferred in delicate baking where precise flavor balance is crucial. Salted butter provides a ready-made salty note.
Who it is for
Home cooks and professional chefs use this butter for everyday cooking and baking needs.
How to keep the rest
To keep the remaining butter fresh, store it tightly wrapped in its original packaging or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This prevents it from absorbing odors from other foods. For longer storage, butter can be frozen.