Clarified butter is made by heating butter to its melting point and then allowing it to cool; after settling, the remaining components separate by density. At the top, whey proteins form a skin, …

Jul 25, 2025 · Find out what the research says about butter, who should avoid it, and how it may affect your health.

Nov 21, 2025 · And it’s no wonder — butter is the not-so-secret culinary trick to making everything taste better. It’s the foundation of patisserie, the cornerstone of a roux, and the saving grace of …

Dec 20, 2025 · Butter, a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk. Butter has long been used as a spread and …

Oct 27, 2025 · Learn how to make butter at home with this easy and quick recipe for fresh butter made by blending heavy cream in a food processor for 10 minutes.

Jul 21, 2025 · The right butter can adds richness to baked goods, depth to sautéed dishes, and be downright indulgent on a thick slice of toast. To uncover the standouts, we tested 17 widely …

Oct 29, 2025 · Butter provides small amounts of vitamins A, D, E, and K, and helps your body absorb fat-soluble nutrients. It’s high in saturated fat—one tablespoon has about seven …

Oct 27, 2025 · There are times when it makes sense to cook with butter, or you may prefer spreading butter on your toast to dipping it in extra-virgin olive oil. For those times when …

Dec 8, 2025 · Butter is mostly saturated fat, so is it okay to eat every day? Find out what happens when you eat butter regularly, plus what nutrients it provides.

Oct 9, 2025 · CR's guide to the various types of butter will help you sort out which butter is best for different uses and whether butter is good for you.