Questions involving butter as an ingredient or as a final dish.
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Are garlic butter and garlic oil interchangeable?
When eating something like crab, garlic butter seems to be a Western thing while garlic oil is Asian.
Is it just a personal preference thing, or does it matter which one you use?
Note: Garlic butter ...
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Substituting butter for oil: Does it matter for baked goods?
When a recipe (like for muffins) calls for vegetable oil, does it matter if I substitute the oil for butter because I want that buttery taste in the muffins?
Do I need to compensate for the ...
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Clarified butter? What should I know?
Ok, someone mentioned Mac-n-Cheese. Which led me to a mornay sauce. Which requires a bechamel. Leading to roux. Dropping me on the doorstep of clarified butter. I haven't ever used or made it. Is ...
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Is it safe to leave butter at room temperature?
Is it safe to leave butter at room temperature? If so, how long is it safe to keep it out?
