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Post by beyoncesister on Nov 29, 2016 16:32:08 GMT
What is the best brand butter for baking. Have you found a good butter deal? Hell what is a good deal. Novice baker.
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Post by Zee on Nov 29, 2016 16:35:17 GMT
Welcome Solange!
I buy all my butter at Aldi, can't beat the price. That said, any real butter will work, there isn't one brand that's better than another really.
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 29, 2016 16:37:35 GMT
I don't have a preference. Now is a good time to buy and freeze. They are the best price during the holiday season. Two dollars for a box of 4 sticks is the cheapest I've been able to find.
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Post by gar on Nov 29, 2016 16:38:01 GMT
Some baking requires unsalted but other than that, I kind of assumed they're all much of a muchness. But then again I'm not in USA so there might be differences there  |
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Post by smartypants71 on Nov 29, 2016 16:44:03 GMT
My preferred brand is Falfurrias Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter. Mainly because it's local-ish.
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Post by perumbula on Nov 29, 2016 16:49:05 GMT
If you're doing something like shortbread where the flavor of the butter really comes through, then it can make a difference to have a higher quality brand. I tried Kerry Gold once and it really did make a better shortbread just because it had a better flavor.
For everyday baking when I"m not trying to pretend I have money to throw around on shortbread, I use Costco brand for the most part. After that my preference goes: Darigold, Meadow Gold, Challenge, store brand. (I don't have a thing for butter with "gold" in the name. It's just the way they name it, I swear.)
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Post by MizIndependent on Nov 29, 2016 16:49:27 GMT
Tillamook. Unsalted.  |
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Post by maryland on Nov 29, 2016 16:53:05 GMT
I love Costco butter (have had it in their samples), but I don't buy it because it's expensive.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 29, 2016 16:55:39 GMT
I only use Land O' Lakes Butter. I buy during holiday sales and freeze it. I've tried other, but always go back to LOL.
A sale (for me) is $2 for 4 sticks. Regular price is about 3.50/4 for 4 sticks.
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Post by beyoncesister on Nov 29, 2016 16:58:29 GMT
If you're doing something like shortbread where the flavor of the butter really comes through, then it can make a difference to have a higher quality brand. I tried Kerry Gold once and it really did make a better shortbread just because it had a better flavor. For everyday baking when I"m not trying to pretend I have money to throw around on shortbread, I use Costco brand for the most part. After that my preference goes: Darigold, Meadow Gold, Challenge, store brand. (I don't have a thing for butter with "gold" in the name. It's just the way they name it, I swear.) Yes!!! I am making shortbread cookies. I am known for a different cookie but so want to switch things up. Feeling good knowing I had somewhat of a clue how to make my cookie stand out |
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Post by leannec on Nov 29, 2016 17:05:52 GMT
I'm in Canada so my brands are different and finding butter in sticks is practically impossible  Most baking recipes call for unsalted butter so I would buy that ... choose the brand that is on sale  |
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Post by lucyg on Nov 29, 2016 17:06:20 GMT
Baking recipes don't usually specify unsalted butter, but it's a given, at least for the professionally written ones. I only use unsalted butter for baking unless the recipe actually specifies salted. And the last time that happened, the cookies came out a little salty, and I found an updated version of the same recipe online (Pioneer Woman) that specified UNsalted butter. I just buy store brand unsalted butter for baking, although if I were making shortbread, maybe I'd get something better. For eating, I use salted butter, preferably the Irish Kerrygold salted butter. I can get it everywhere I shop ... Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and my local supermarket. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 29, 2016 17:17:07 GMT
I use the Costco butter or Land O Lakes usually. The commissary does carry a local brand that does just fine in baking, although I don't use it for everyday.
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Post by Fidget on Nov 29, 2016 17:17:30 GMT
I pretty much buy whatever is on sale. Don't use the "light" butter for baking, it's just not the same. Best price I've found this season is 1.99 a pound (4 sticks).
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Post by LeaP on Nov 29, 2016 17:24:31 GMT
Ahh, buttah!
The moisture content is generally lower in European butter. If I am making something super special, I will spring for unsalted Lurpak butter. Mostly, due to my profligate teen bakers, I use Costco/Kirkland unsalted butter. It takes the sting out of the wasted gummy mug cake, cookies that are half eaten and look like Cookie Monster manhandled them, failed internet cake recipes and so on.
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Post by lucyg on Nov 29, 2016 17:44:37 GMT
I forgot to say welcome to the pod. |
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Post by beyoncesister on Nov 29, 2016 17:51:26 GMT
Ahh, buttah! The moisture content is generally lower in European butter. If I am making something super special, I will spring for unsalted Lurpak butter. Mostly, due to my profligate teen bakers, I use Costco/Kirkland unsalted butter. It takes the sting out of the wasted gummy mug cake, cookies that are half eaten and look like Cookie Monster manhandled them, failed internet cake recipes and so on. Sounds like a pretty cool environment. Failed baking is still baking. My love of cooking came from gran but the attention to detail thing skipped a gen. Regular cooking is so forgiving. Baking not so much. Shortbread recipe? |
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Post by teacherlisa on Nov 29, 2016 18:11:45 GMT
there is an amish butter at my local safeway store ( also von's in parts of the country ) that comes in this 2 lb log. IT is so so good, and I buy that if I can. Otherwise I do not have a preference
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Post by grove420 on Nov 29, 2016 18:17:00 GMT
Welcome Solange! I buy all my butter at Aldi, can't beat the price. That said, any real butter will work, there isn't one brand that's better than another really. I lol'd! Good one, Z*G! and welcome to the board, Beyoncesister! |
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Post by Peamac on Nov 29, 2016 18:22:34 GMT
Zee- how much is the butter at Aldi? If it's better than the few-times-a-year sale price of $1.99 that we sometimes have here, I'll ask DD1 and her DH to bring me some when they come for Christmas.
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Post by chirpingcricket on Nov 29, 2016 18:27:18 GMT
What is the best brand butter for baking. Have you found a good butter deal? Hell what is a good deal. Novice baker. Gotta go with Plugra. If you can't get that, then... Um... No, gotta say Plugra. Edited to add: Dang, this thread is making my mouth water. Butter is tasty. I want a croissant and a butter bell of unsalted butter. And a cup of coffee. Is it too early for afternoon tea? |
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Post by scrappert on Nov 29, 2016 18:27:28 GMT
I use Land O' Lakes or Aldi's butter.
It is hit or miss for whether it's cheaper at Aldi's or Pick N Save.
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Post by hop2 on Nov 29, 2016 18:28:15 GMT
Welcome to the pod!
Can you give us an area to go on? Dairy is so regional that without knowing if your in the northeast or southwest or whatever we are just going to be spouting names. Lol you don't have to be exact just maybe an area.
Generally though if you live anywhere near a local dairy fresh butter will be divine. Barring that,mostly because it's so hard to find small dairies anymore. The European style land o lakes or the Kerry gold are better butters widely available. (Unsalted ) Whole Foods has one called Kate's homemade butter. Pricey but good
When I can I'll get it from two rivers dairy in shrewsbury nj try googling a fresh dairy near you
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Post by Zee on Nov 29, 2016 18:29:58 GMT
Zee- how much is the butter at Aldi? If it's better than the few-times-a-year sale price of $1.99 that we sometimes have here, I'll ask DD1 and her DH to bring me some when they come for Christmas. It varies and I haven't bought any in a while, sorry! That sounds about the same, but I rarely see sales local to me that are cheaper than Aldi. Sorry I don't have a number for you! I rarely look at the prices at Aldi anymore, I just throw whatever I want in the cart and smile at the checkout because it's so much cheaper than anyplace else. |
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Post by papersilly on Nov 29, 2016 18:37:01 GMT
if it's for non-baking, regular store brand butter is fine. if I'm baking, i'll go to Land O Lakes, Danish Creamery or Tillamok. if I need a lot of butter, i'll buy the Costco butter.
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Post by beyoncesister on Nov 29, 2016 18:50:50 GMT
Welcome to the pod! Can you give us an area to go on? Dairy is so regional that without knowing if your in the northeast or southwest or whatever we are just going to be spouting names. Lol you don't have to be exact just maybe an area. Generally though if you live anywhere near a local dairy fresh butter will be divine. Barring that,mostly because it's so hard to find small dairies anymore. The European style land o lakes or the Kerry gold are better butters widely available. (Unsalted ) Whole Foods has one called Kate's homemade butter. Pricey but good When I can I'll get it from two rivers dairy in shrewsbury nj try googling a fresh dairy near you I am on the East Coast but baking with fam in the Carolinas this year. My mom lives near an Amish community though. She brings everything else with her so she had better not fuss if I ask her to carry 5lb of butter on the plane. |
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Nov 29, 2016 18:52:50 GMT
I buy Land 'o Lakes because I love that it is wrapped in 1/2 sticks instead of full sticks. We don't really have choices though - it is Land 'o Lakes or Kroger brand for me.
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Post by *sprout* on Nov 29, 2016 18:56:13 GMT
I almost always use Costco butter. Can't beat the price.
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Post by disneypal on Nov 29, 2016 18:57:10 GMT
I only use Land O' Lakes Butter. Me too. Bonus: You can get the sticks wrapped in 1/2 sticks - perfect for many of my baking needs. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Nov 29, 2016 18:59:00 GMT
The butter I use depends on what I'm making. For regular use (toast, etc), we use French salted butter. For baking, I will typically use an unsalted American butter (Land-o-Lakes, Challenge, or Central Market Organic). On occasion I will use a European unsalted butter for baking. There is a difference in percentage of butterfat between American and European butters. American butterfat is 80%, while European butterfat is at least 82% butterfat. European butter is churned longer to reach that 82%. It is also allowed to ferment some (or has added cultures) which gives it a bit more of a tangy taste. American butters don't have that and have a very neutral taste. Do a taste comparison between the two on a piece of toast and you'll really notice the difference. More butterfat also means a softer texture and faster melt. If the butter is the main leader in flavor in baking (pie crust, pastries), then go with a European unsalted butter for baking. If the butter taste isn't the main flavor (muffins, quick breads, brownies), then choose an American unsalted butter. ETA: Since you mention being a novice baker, you might want to check out The Baking Bible. Excellent book. |
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