The Butter Book

The Butter Book by Anna Stockwell, celebrates and explores nature's most perfect 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’s curious history Tips for buying butter, fun ways to serve it, and its ability to transform the most humble foods―a pot of rice, a day-old muffin―into something revelatory How to make butter at home, then whip, clarify, or compound it to elevate your everyday cooking Ten recipes that showcase butter’s 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 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. The Butter Book by Anna Stockwell. Published by Chronicle Books. Hardcover; 112 pages.