Salted or unsalted butter [duplicate]

I'm a fan of James Martin and have no problem with the amount of butter that he uses. However, I'm totally unsure what type of butter to use! Salted or unsalted?

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Best Answer

It really depends on how much salt you like in your food. Most recipes are written for unsalted butter because it makes it easier to control the amount of salt. If your butter is salted, you can use it and it will probably still taste good. Although, you may need to reduce salt a bit elsewhere in the recipe if it uses a lot of butter. When in doubt, go with unsalted, then add salt as needed.

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What happens if I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

You can use salted butter instead of unsalted butter if that's all you've got, especially if you're making something simple like cookies where the chemistry of adding salt in a specific amount and at a certain time won't terribly affect the outcome, unlike bread.

Do most recipes call for salted or unsalted butter?

Most baking recipes do need a little salt in the mixture, as it enhances the other flavors in the baked good. Therefore, recipes typically call for unsalted butter plus an additional measurement of salt (say, 1/4 teaspoon) to ensure consistently balanced results.

Is salted and unsalted butter the same?

There are two types of butter in general: Salted butter is butter with added salt, whereas unsalted butter has no additional salt content. Here are additional considerations between the two types of butter: Flavor: Made up of butterfat, unsalted butter does not contain any extra salt.

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