According to the New York Times’ Dining and Wine section, butter holds the secret to great cookies this holiday season. The upshot:
The most common mistakes made by home bakers, professionals say, have to do with the care and handling of one ingredient: butter. Creaming butter correctly, keeping butter doughs cold, and starting with fresh, good-tasting butter are vital details that professionals take for granted, and home bakers often miss.
Lucky for us, the article goes into great detail on the finer points of butter. If you’re planning to spend hours in the kitchen cooking up holiday treats in the next couple of weeks, this article is a must-read. Photo by booleansplit.
Butter Holds the Secret to Cookies That Sing [NYT]
