"In this charming kitchen companion, discover butter's curious history, collectible butter accessories, tips for buying butter, fun ways to serve it, and its ability to transform the most humble foods-hot porridge, a pot of rice-into something revelatory"-- Provided by publisher.

A delightful celebration of butter in all its golden glory—history, how-tos, and irresistible recipes for anyone who believes everything is better with butter.

“This new book about the joys of butter will make your heart melt.”—Vogue 

“It is shaped like a stick of butter. It is about butter. It will make you feel stupid for not having thought harder about butter before now, which is the correct emotional response.”—Sohla El-Waylly, author of Start Here

Butter is a perfect ingredient. In both cooking and baking, it can be foundational or a finishing touch. It’s a flavor powerhouse, a sauce emulsifier, a taste enhancer, and above all else, a bringer of joy. In this charming kitchen companion, you’ll discover:

• Butter‚Äôs curious history
• Tips for buying butter, fun ways to serve it, and its ability to transform the most humble foods‚Äîa pot of rice, a day-old muffin‚Äîinto something revelatory
• How to make butter at home, then whip, clarify, or compound it to elevate your everyday cooking
• Ten recipes that showcase butter‚Äôs multitudes, from Butter-Basted Scallops with Beurre Blanc to Butterscotch Pudding, each one teaching easy yet essential techniques, including browning and emulsifying
• Collectible butter accessories
• And more!

Dive headfirst into this deliciously creamy, dreamy world to get the most out of your dairy drawer. The Butter Book is a true celebration of this essential ingredient, cleverly designed and just right for home cooks, gourmands, and homesteaders alike.

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ISBN13: 9781797238272
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 112
Edition:
Publication Date: 31 Mar 2026
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication City, Country: San Francisco, United States
Dimensions (cm): 21.6(H)x11.4(L)x1.3(W)
Weight (gm):

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