I learned the Danish term “Tandsmør” or teeth butter.- the mark your teeth make in a thick layer. I wish we had more of these small conceptual terms in English.
Okay weird rec so bear with me… I grew up in Wisconsin where butter is stored and served room temp, on the kitchen counter. Several years ago my brother in law, who is a fine cook, introduced me to the notion of cold butter. It sounds simple but it’s magical: by applying cold butter to warm toast, you add a textural element, and it begins to slowly soften - as opposed to room temp butter which essentially becomes oil. Add some flaky salt for crunch and honey drizzle for sweet, and you’re chec...
2 months ago
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