Indian makhan, or white butter, is the heart of home-cooked comfort. Made by churning cream or yogurt using traditional methods, it retains a soft, airy texture and a delicate sweetness that feels as ...

Have you ever taken stock in the butter aisle, noticing all of the different varieties available? You head there with tunnel vision, after that same type of butter you always use, but notice the ...

It's always been rich and delicious, but now there are a lot more options in the dairy case. So which should you choose? Few food combinations are as tasty as a dollop of salted butter on crusty bread ...

Salted, unsalted, cultured, European-style—when it comes to butter, the options are deliciously overwhelming. Whether you’re baking, spreading, or sautéing, this guide breaks down the best types for ...

Let's face it: Most things in life taste better with butter. We know Julia Child would agree! But which butter is best for baking, cooking or just smothering on toast? To get well acquainted with this ...

A functioning kitchen is a kitchen that is well stocked, and a well-stocked kitchen has two types of butter—cooking butter, and snacking butter. If keeping two types of butter around seems a little ...

With all the butters in the world, it’s hard to know which one to cook with let alone which type of butter you should use on your hair and skin. That’s why a Butter 101 article is long overdue: Your ...

We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you ...

Butter vs. olive oil: What fat is healthier? When it comes to cooking and flavor, butter and olive oil are two of the most widely used fats in the kitchen. Butter brings a rich creaminess to baked ...