Butter

ISBN: 9781787138223

Author: James Martin

Number of Pages: 224

Size: A4

Genre: Food & Drink

Edition: First Edition

Key Features

An indulgent and beautifully crafted cookbook by celebrity chef James Martin, celebrating the versatility and richness of butter. Features over 130 mouth-watering recipes, both sweet and savoury, that highlight butter as the hero ingredient. Includes traditional classics, modern creations, and insightful commentary on butter’s role in culinary heritage. Perfect for passionate home cooks, bakers, and food lovers.

Description

"Butter" by James Martin is a lavish and delectable tribute to one of the most beloved and essential ingredients in the culinary world. Known for his love of rich, flavourful food, James Martin brings his expertise and passion to this comprehensive cookbook, dedicated entirely to the beauty of butter in all its forms.

Published by Hardie Grant, this gorgeously designed A4-sized cookbook features over 130 recipes that put butter front and centre—from flaky pastries, sauces, and bakes to comforting meals and indulgent desserts. James takes readers on a flavorful journey across cuisines, revealing how butter enhances everything it touches — whether it’s in classic French patisserie, modern British comfort food, or everyday home cooking.

Every chapter is designed to inspire, with easy-to-follow instructions, vibrant photography, and tips for mastering techniques like browning, clarifying, and infusing butter. The book not only explores sweet and savoury delights but also dives into the history, science, and cultural significance of butter as a cooking staple.

Whether you’re whisking up a hollandaise, baking croissants from scratch, or simply spreading it thick on toast, this book will elevate your appreciation of butter. A must-have for fans of rich flavours, traditional cooking, and cookbook collectors, "Butter" is indulgent, informative, and utterly irresistible.