Grocery · 16 oz
Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter
What it is
This is a rich, creamy butter made from pasteurized sweet cream. It has a smooth texture and a clean, mild dairy flavor. Unsalted butter allows the cook to control the salt content of a dish. It is a fundamental ingredient in many baking and cooking applications, providing richness and structure.
How people cook with it
Butter is essential for both sweet and savory cooking. It adds flavor, moisture, and helps create desirable textures in baked goods and sauces.
- Baking cakes and cookies
- Sautéing vegetables
- Making sauces and gravies
- Spreading on toast
Butter can be used in its solid form for creaming with sugar in baking, or melted for sauces and sautéing. It can also be softened to incorporate air when beaten with other ingredients, which is crucial for achieving light and fluffy textures in cakes and pastries. When browning butter, it develops a nutty aroma and flavor, adding depth to dishes. Its high fat content makes it excellent for creating flaky pie crusts and tender cookies.
How it differs from similar foods
Unsalted butter differs from salted butter by the absence of added salt. This allows for greater control over the overall saltiness of a recipe, which is particularly important in baking where precise measurements are key to achieving the desired flavor profile and texture.
Who it is for
Home cooks and professional chefs rely on unsalted butter for its versatility and predictable performance in the kitchen.
How to keep the rest
Keep refrigerated to maintain freshness. Store any unused portion in an airtight container or its original packaging to prevent it from absorbing odors from other foods in the refrigerator. It can be frozen for longer storage.