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Sarah Pound’s simple poached chicken recipe base can be turned into a textural salad, comforting soup and a fried rice that uses whatever you have on hand.

Clarified butter is made by heating butter to its melting point and then allowing it to cool; after settling, the remaining components separate by density. At the top, whey proteins form a skin, which is removed.

And it’s no wonder — butter is the not-so-secret culinary trick to making everything taste better. It’s the foundation of patisserie, the cornerstone of a roux, and the saving grace of restaurant...

The right butter can adds richness to baked goods, depth to sautéed dishes, and be downright indulgent on a thick slice of toast. To uncover the standouts, we tested 17 widely-available butters in the categories of baking, sautéing, and eating plain.

Find out what the research says about butter, who should avoid it, and how it may affect your health.

Butter: Is It Good for You? Pros and Cons, Nutrition ... - WebMD

Butter is a natural dairy product made by churning cream from cow’s milk, resulting in a solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts. It requires about 5 gallons (20 liters) of whole milk to produce 2 pounds (1 kg) of butter.