Enjoy the history, lore, and art of cooking with butter from a master French butter maker



This book is dedicated to butter-an everyday yet noble food. Here is the
history of butter, butter lore, the stages of butter-making, butter's
properties, and its uses in French cooking. You will learn that butter
is a fantastic flavor enhancer. You will also come to know that it takes
just six hours to make industrial butter but a full 72 hours to make
artisanal butter that has a well-developed taste and bouquet. This book
immerses you in the world of butter, from farm to plate, and includes
180 photographs and 40 recipes by Michelin-starred French chef Sylvain
Guillemot. Enjoy Smoked Salt Butter, Chili Butter, Madagascar Vanilla
Butter, and recipes for dishes of every variety. Bringing it all
together is Jean-Yves Bordier, whose namesake brand is acclaimed
worldwide.