Land O Lakes · 14 g
Land O Lakes Unsalted Butter
What it is
This is a standard block of unsalted butter, a dairy product made by churning cream. It is a solid fat at room temperature and melts when heated. Unsalted butter is a common ingredient in baking and cooking, providing richness and flavor. Its lack of added salt makes it a preferred choice for recipes where salt content needs to be precisely controlled.
How people cook with it
Butter is a versatile ingredient used in both sweet and savory dishes. It adds moisture, tenderness, and a desirable mouthfeel to baked goods and helps brown and tenderize meats.
- Baking cakes and cookies
- Sautéing vegetables
- Sauce bases
- Spreading on toast
For baking, butter is often softened to room temperature to cream with sugar, which incorporates air for lighter textures. It can also be melted and added to batters or used to grease pans. In savory cooking, butter is used to sauté aromatics like onions and garlic, to create pan sauces by deglazing with liquids, or to finish dishes with a glossy sheen and added richness. It can also be used to baste meats while roasting.
How it differs from similar foods
Unsalted butter differs from salted butter by the absence of added salt. This allows the cook to control the total salt content of a dish more precisely. Salted butter contains added salt, which can affect the overall flavor profile and browning of baked goods.
Who it is for
Home cooks and professional chefs use this product in their kitchens.
How to keep the rest
After opening, store any remaining butter tightly wrapped in its original packaging or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This helps prevent it from absorbing odors from other foods and maintains its freshness. For longer storage, butter can be frozen.