Cultured butter…

Cultured butter has a distinct rich and full flavour. It is a clean finish with a perfect balance in comparison to regular butter. Thus far the acidity that results from fermentation process gives it a creaminess. So, cultured butter is lighter and fluffier that standard butter. Furthermore, it is full of good bacteria and with no aftertaste.

Australian trend

One of fastest spreading Australian food trends is cultured butter. The choice of quality butter to create exotic dishes is trending. Thus far, it makes sense that more people are eager to pay exotic butter. Cultured butter adds full flavour and fullness to your favourite recipe. So, it may be baking or naturally to spread on your toast.

Thus far, cultured butter has many advantages. It adds a depth of flavours to your cooking. Cultured butter has a tangy taste. Thus, it gives a warm and homey flavour. This explains the reason many call it ‘old fashioned’ or ‘antique’ butter. It is a perfect match to any rustic dishes.

Culture butter history 

The French maxim in cooking is butter, butter and more butter! Since, at least Roman times, the French and Europeans produce cultured butter. Initially it was crafted on small farms. They used raw milk that was collected over a few days of milking. Thus far, the cream would be sour when it reached the churn. It produced a butter with delicious flavour and ultimate lactic aroma.

The modern culture butter is made with cream and starter culture bacteria. Thus far, a special bacterium like what is used in yoghurt or cheese making is added to the cream, the night before it is churned into butter. It is allowed to ferment over 24 hours. It is then churned into butter.

Cultured butter is available in salted and unsalted variety. It has a rich flavour and fluffier texture that you will love. Hence, like all other food, some brands of cultured butter may be tastier than the others.

What’s great

The cultured butter has plenty of fat. It will have a minimum of 82 percent fat. However, the higher the fat content the tastier. Thus, it makes it a useful for your cooking because butter is a high smoke point fat. For example, it may allow a more delicate crumb in pastry making.

Cultured butter simply tastes great. It is creamier, lighter and rich with full flavour. Furthermore, it has plenty of good bacteria in comparison to standard butter. Thus far, the bacteria help to balance the flavour 

Cultured butter uses

The combination of sour dough bread and generously spread cultured butter is heaven on earth. You can enjoy it simply, however there are many delicious ways to benefit from cultured butter. So, you can take your favourite dishes to the next level.

A cube of butter over a freshly cooked steak gives a unique flavour. It keeps the meat moist too. Thus, you will notice more and more chefs using cultured butter in their sauces. Since, cultured butter gives pastry the crumbly texture, it is perfect for cheese cake base. It provides superb consistency. Try from baked potatoes to garlic bread. It makes it finger licking good. Cultured butter adds so much flavour that you may not need anything else.

Cultured butter enhances a wide range of home cooking delicacies. Hence, there is no wonder cultured butter food trend is here to stay. Once you taste it, you may never go back.