The smell of butter as it heats in a pan is enough to awake the dormant senses and make stomachs growl. Buttery baked goods put a smile on any individual's face. With butter being an integral part of cooking, why not know more about this delectable ingredient through this comprehensive book?
After travelling across 3 continents to stalk the modern story of butter, this award-winning food writer and former pastry chef serves up a story as rich, textured and culturally relevant as butter itself.
From its humble agrarian origins to its present-day artisanal glory, butter has a fascinating story to tell. With tales about the ancient butter bogs of Ireland, the pleasure dairies of France and the sacred butter sculptures of Tibet, the author details butter's role in history, politics, economics, nutrition, and even spirituality and art.
Readers will also find the essential collection of core butter recipes, including beurre manié, croissants, pâte brisée and the only buttercream frosting anyone will ever need, as well as practical how-tos for making various types of butter at home-or shopping for the best.
This book will make an ideal gift for a foodie in the family or even that hardcore food enthusiast who has been your friend since forever. Wonderful read which left me spellbound about butter.
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