🧈 Butter
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What it is
A soft, creamy yellow spread made from the rich part of milk.
How it looks
A smooth pale-yellow block that softens when warm and gets hard when cold.
Taste
Rich and creamy with a smooth, gentle flavor that melts on warm toast.
Why it is healthy
Gives energy and a little vitamin A; it is a treat we use in small amounts.
How to eat it
Spread a thin layer on toast, or use a little to cook and bake yummy food.
How it grows
Butter is made from cow's milk; the creamy top part of the milk is churned, or spun fast, until it turns into butter.
In season
Available all year and kept cold in the refrigerator so it stays fresh and firm.
History
People have churned butter by hand for thousands of years using wooden tools.
Fun fact
Long ago people shook cream in a jar for a long time to make butter appear.
Try this
A thin spread of butter is plenty; a little goes a long way on warm bread.