Butter in Butter & Margarine(126)

What is ghee?

Ghee is basically butter that has been clarified by removing milk and water. It has a higher fat content than traditional butter, and it's usually higher in certain vitamins like A and E. Ghee does not have to be refrigerated and will be solid or liquid form depending on the temperatures it's exposed to. It's very popular in Indian cuisine and has become a staple of certain Western diet plans as well. You can use it to replace butter or oil in any recipe you make.

Are margarine and butter interchangeable in recipes?

Unless the recipe says otherwise, butter and margarine are interchangeable in almost all recipes. The taste and texture of the recipe may change slightly, but most people may not even notice the difference. However, many chefs recommend sticking to butter for baking items like cakes and cookies.

Should I buy salted or unsalted butter?

Both salted and unsalted butter are suitable to use for almost any dish, but there are some differences. Unsalted butter allows you to control the flavor of your food better, while salted butter will add more of a salty taste to your dish. One rule of thumb many cooks use is to use unsalted butter when baking or cooking something that incorporates the butter into a recipe, and use salted butter when using the butter as a topping, such as when adding a pat of butter to a slice of bread or bowl of oatmeal.