Definition of «butter»

Butter is a dairy product made by churning fresh or fermented milk, cream, or buttermilk. It typically contains between 12 and 16 percent fat, with the rest being water and other components. Butter has been used for cooking, baking, and spreading on bread since ancient times due to its rich flavor and texture.

Usage examples

Spread butter on toast for a delicious breakfast.
Add a dollop of butter to your mashed potatoes for extra creaminess.
Use butter to sauté vegetables for a tasty and flavorful side dish.
Whip butter and sugar together to create a creamy frosting for cakes or cupcakes.
Enhance the flavor of steamed or grilled corn on the cob by spreading butter over it.
Top a warm bowl of popcorn with melted butter for a classic movie snack.
Drizzle melted butter over freshly baked bread or dinner rolls for a rich and indulgent treat.
Use clarified butter (also known as ghee) for cooking or as a dipping sauce in various cuisines.
Make a basic butter sauce, known as beurre blanc, by whisking butter into white wine and herbs for a versatile sauce that pairs well with seafood or vegetables.

Phrases with «butter»

Sentences with «butter»

You can find gluten - free natural peanut butter with peanut chunks in grocery stores. (feedingglutenfree.com)
Full disclosure: I am not a big fan of almond butter in general. (epicurious.com)
The smell of butter melting in a pan was probably the earliest childhood memory that made me want to learn to be a good cook. (soupaddict.com)
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Definition of «butter»

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Phrases with «butter»

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