Different types of butter explained

Different types of butter explained

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesDifferent types of butter explained

Discover the delicious types of butter available and how to use them in your kitchen.

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Rai Mincey is a former editor at Allrecipes and a writer photographer and tastemaker with six years of experience in recipe development and food styling.

Using butter is the easiest way to make everything taste better. Want to take a dish from basic to brilliant? Add butter. On the hunt for an easy-but-impressive recipe that will get a round of applause at the potluck? Add everyone’s favorite ingredient — deliciously creamy butter — and elevate your next meal into wow-you-can-really-cook territory.

But how do you choose the right type of butter for what you’re making? It can be tough to wade through the myriad brands and styles available at the store. That’s why we’re breaking it all down for you with this handy cheat sheet for the best types of butter for every kitchen project — from cookies and croissants to sauces and grilled meats. Find out what kind of creamy dreamy butter is right for you.