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Sweet Cream Butter
What it is
This is a dairy product made from cream that has been churned. It has a smooth, rich texture and a mild, pleasant flavor. The cream used to make this butter is not soured before churning, which is what gives it its characteristic sweet taste. It is a staple in many kitchens for both cooking and baking.
How people cook with it
Sweet cream butter is incredibly versatile and can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Its creamy texture and subtle flavor make it a perfect addition to both sweet and savory preparations.
- Baking cakes and cookies
- Sautéing vegetables
- Spreading on toast
- Making sauces
When baking, butter contributes to the texture and flavor of goods like cakes, cookies, and pastries. It helps create flakiness in pie crusts and tenderness in cakes. In savory cooking, it can be melted to sauté aromatics like onions and garlic, or used to enrich sauces and gravies. It also makes a simple yet delicious spread for bread and toast, adding a touch of richness to your meal.
How it differs from similar foods
Sweet cream butter differs from cultured butter in its flavor profile. Cultured butter has a tangier, more complex taste due to the fermentation process used in its production. Sweet cream butter offers a cleaner, milder buttery flavor that is often preferred when a less assertive butter taste is desired.
Who it is for
Home cooks and professional chefs alike rely on sweet cream butter for its consistent performance and familiar taste.
How to keep the rest
To keep the remaining butter fresh, store it in its original packaging or an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you plan to use it within a few days, it can be left at room temperature in a butter dish, but be mindful of temperature fluctuations. For longer storage, it can be frozen.