Butter, like most good things in life, is an emulsion. To make butter, all you need to do is agitate some cream enough, and the tiny droplets of butterfat will come together, separating from the ...

Are you trying out non-dairy baking for the first time, or just looking for ways to fine-tune your favorite plant-based recipes? What you might not know is that vegan butter acts nearly identical to ...

Substitute butter for shortening at a 1:1 ratio but expect changes in texture due to butter's additional water content. Baked goods with butter tend to have a richer flavor and slightly different ...

These butter alternatives are great options in the kitchen. iStock Butter is a tried and true ingredient that has been kept in the kitchen for centuries. It’s used in practically everything, from ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. A couple weeks ago, I was craving ...

Baking substitutions are a lifesaver when the store is closed, the homestead is miles from town, or time is tight. Baking from scratch is a homesteader’s joy, but even the best-stocked pantry comes up ...

If you’re looking to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol from your diet but still enjoy baking, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Cooking & Baking sticks might be worth checking out. The new sticks ...

As we enter the second month of stay-at-home orders around the U.S., the strain on the home kitchen is already clear; stores and vendors are adjusting to changing food demands and the supply chain has ...

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