Butter

What Makes Great Butter? A Peek into Quality, Cream, and Fat Content

Butter is one of those ingredients that can single-handedly elevate a dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re slathering it on a piece of toast, whipping it into a batch of cookies, or using it to create a velvety sauce, the quality of your butter makes a big difference. But what actually makes “great” butter? Let’s take a closer look at the factors—quality, cream sourcing, and fat content—that separate mediocre butter from the truly marvelous.